Jacob Miller Photos - Vol II     2011

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Scrapbook of Jacob Miller
Militia Rolls for Opelousas Post July 30, 1785 (Malcolm L Miller contribution)
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Opelousas Census
1796
Col A= Boys (1 to 15 yrs), B=Girls, 1-15 yrs, C=Men, 15+ yrs, D=Women, 15+ yrs. Slave ownership is to the right by age.
(M L Miller contribution)
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Real Estate Owned by Jacob Miller
Bet. 1775 - 1815
(Malcolm L Miller contribution)
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Route of La Bretannia Survivors (Source Unknown)
Probable Route of survivors of the La Bretannia; From La Bahia to Natchitoches. Augustin & Nacadoches were main posts of the region. (Compliments of Malcolm L. Miller).
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Highland Cemetery, near LSU, Baton Rouge, LA (Brittania voyage passengers: Jacob, Lewis Ory & Henry Thomas)
1999
Plaque acknowledges Jacob Mueller as an early settler of that region. Emeric Adam & Catherine Kleinpeter are parents of Catherine Adam, 2nd wife of Jacob, Jr. (MM Photo)
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Jacob Miller Register Livestock Brand
(Liz Manual contribution)
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Jacob Miller, Jr Signature
1824
Signature on mother's estate documents. (Estate copy was contibuted by Judge Wendall Miller)
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Jean Miller "signature mark"
1824
Signature on mother's estate documents. (Estate copy was contibuted by Judge Wendall Miller)
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Marie Therese Miller "signature mark"
1824
Signature on mother's estate documents. (Estate copy was contibuted by Judge Wendall Miller)
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Certificate of Death for Jacob Miller
December 19, 1807
Issued by St. Landry Catholic Church. Died at age 70 years. Cemetery: (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Marriage for Marie Miller & Joseph Frozard of Reion, France
October 6, 1795
Issued by St. Landry Catholic Church. Joseph Frozard is s/o Nicolas Frozard & Rosalie Tienard. In presence of Marie Barbe Miller, Jean Miller, Michel Prudhomme,, Pierre Bossier. (MM Contrib)
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Certificate of Marriage: Marie Therese Miller & Jean Fale of deVelle, Germany
February 4, 1802
J Fale, s/o Jean Cristoval Fale & Isabel ? and M T. Miller d/o ? & Anne Marie Teygen. Witnesses: Jean Fale, Michel Prodhomme, William Johnson, T Miller, Michel Stelly, Jean Bte Mayer (MM)
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Certificate of Marriage: Jacques Broussard of Manchak & Isabelle Miller (MM Contribution)
July 7, 1791
J Broussard s/o Paul Broussard & Isabelle Charlet married Isabelle Miller; d/o J. Miller & Anne Thegein – Germans Witnes: Jacob Miller, Benjamin Smith, John Tyson, & Joseph Charp
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Certificate of Baptism: Marie Therese (Milhau) Miller
August 16, 1782
Child of Jacob Miller and Anne Marie Thegein. Child was 6 months old. sponsors: Michel Predhomme and Marie Berthelo. (Murphy Miller Contribution)
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George Stelly Inquest (1782-1797), Page 1
Jacob's grandson, George Stelly) son of Gean G Stelly and Marie Barbe Miller, was found hung from a tree. This is the Inquest on the death.
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George Stelly Inquest (1782-1797), Page 2
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George Stelly Inquest (1782-1797), Page 3
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George Stelly Inquest (1782-1797), Page 4
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George Stelly Inquest (1782-1797), Page 5
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George Stelly Inquest (1782-1797), Page 6
FOOTNOTE 5 IS WRONG. Nicholas & Rosalie are Joseph Frozard, Marie Barbe Miller's 2nd husband's parent.
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Jacob Miller Estate Inventory and Liquidation
1810
(Estate copy was contibuted by Judge Wendall Miller). One page of about 8 legal size pages is provided herein.
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Scrapbook of Anne Marie Theigen
Jacob Miller widow estate 11
(Estate copy was contibuted by Judge Wendall Miller). Page 1 of 11 legal size pages is included herein.
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Scrapbook of Jacob Miller, Jr.
Jacob Miller, Jr. Real Estate Sale
1799
(Malcolm L Miller contribution)
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Jacob Miller, Jr. Purchase From Charles Hebert
1795
(Malcolm L Miller contribution)
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Estate Sale - Jacob Miller, Jr.
1823
(Malcolm M Miller contribution)
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Catherine Adams (Jacob, Jr. 2nd wife) Heirs
1824
(Malcolm L Miller contribution)
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Catherine Adams (Jacob, Jr. 2nd wife) Heirs (2)
1824
(Malcolm L Miller contribution)

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Jacob Miller, Jr. Pre Nuptial Gift to 3rd Wife, Ann M Vogel
December 9, 1817
(Malcolm L Miller contribution)
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Scrapbook of Frederic Miller
Certificate of Marriage: Frederick Miller & Victorie Mayer
April 11, 1790
St. Landry Catholic Church. Parents not given for either
person. Witnesses: Andre Marks and Andre Mayer. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Marriage - Frederick Miller & Jacinta Fruge
February 2, 1819
Son of Frederick Miller & Victoria Mayer married Jacinta
Fruge daughter of Pierre Antoine Fruge and Susanne Borne
in presence of Pierre Fruge, Francis Marcantel and Noel Roy.
(Unknown cntr)
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Certificate of Baptism: Jean Baptiste Miller
February 12, 1819
Child of Jean Frederic Miller (s/o Frederic Miller & Victoria
Mayer) and Elise Friget (Fruge). Sponsors were Christopher
Cad and [Baptiste] Uranie Miller.(Murphy Miller
contribution)
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Eudalie Miller - Certificate of Baptism
Eudalie Miller, daughter of Julien Miller & Carmelite Dugas,
born on February 3, 1835 and baptized Jebruary 25, 1839.
(Murphy Miller contribution)
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Marriage License: Julien Miller & Emilie Dugas
April 12, 1834
(Murphy Miller contribution)
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Calcasieu Parish 1850 Census - Frederic Miller Family (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Frederic Miller "signature mark"
1824
Signature on mother's estate documents. (Estate copy was contibuted by Wendall Miller)
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Larry Miller (born abt 1937); see
http://www.accordions.com/bonteecajun/
Son of Abraham Miller [Louis, Jr {Louis (Placide F [Frederic M & Victoria Mayer) & Sidalise DeRosier) &
Doralise Arnet} & Narcilia Cormier] & Alzena Leger.
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Oran Miller (1918-2003)
He is the son of Simon & Louise Leger and the great grandson of Joachim Miller & Modesta Leger. Joachim is the son of Frederic Miller & Victoria Mayer. (Gerald Miller contribution)
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Lola Belle Miller (1913 - 2009) [Lake Charles Am Press
photo]
She married Elmore J Foret. She is daughter of Zephyrin Miller [Joseph {Joachim (Frederic Miller [Jacob & A M Theigen] & Victoria Mayer) & Modesta Leger} & M E Miller] & Marie Leger
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Henry Miller (1920 - 2009
He is the son of Louis E Miller and Unknown Daigle and the 3rd great grandson of Frederic Miller and Victoria Mayer. He married Bulah Miller. (Lake Charles Am Press photo)
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Eumae (Umay) LeJeune (1916 - 2009)
She is the wife of John A Miller and Durel Gatte. John is the son of Theodose Miller & Fannie Gott and the is the 3rd great grandson of Frederic Miller & Victoria Mayer. (Lake Charles Am Press)
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Scrapbook of Jean Miller
Final Resting Place - Ursin Miller - Son of Jean & Marie F. Mayer (1st Wife) (Quentin Miller photo)
September 1886
Born March 1810; died September 21, 1886. Cemetery: Hwy 13 N. of Eunice to 1.5 mi. water tower; east on Parish Rd. 1 mile, then North .5 mile on dirt road. Close to Bayou DeConnes.
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Final Resting Place - Marie Magdelaine [Magdelaine]
Beautin (Boutin) (Quentin Miller photo)
October 9, 1874
Second wife of Jean Miller, dead at age 75, and mother of nine of his nineteen children. Daughter of Paul Boutin, fils, & Annstasie Teller. Buried in Cow Island Circle Cemetery, Grand Chenier, LA.
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Final Resting Place - Michel Miller
November 2, 1875
Michel Miller was son of Jean Miller & Marie Francoise Mayer. He was born December 4, 1807 and died November 2, 1875. Cow Island Cemetery; Grand Chenier, LA (M M photo).
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Final Resting Place - Mary Virginia Miller
1899
Granddaughter of Jean Miller & Marie Francoise Mayer; daughter of Michel Miller and Marguerite Doucet. Mary V. Miller was married to Eugene Broussard. Buried in G Chenier, LA. (Q Miller).
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Final Resting Place - Valsaint Miller
July 30, 1889
Buried in Grand Chenier, LA Son of Michael Miller and Marguerite Doucet. (Quentin Miller contribution).
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Final Resting Place - Laurent Miller (11-28-1905 to 7-16-1981), Cameron, LA Cemetery
1981
S/o (Augustin [s/o Dutrive {s/o Jean L, Jr. (s/o Jean L [s/o Jean & Marie F Mayer] & Marie L Teller) & Julima Bello} & Oliva Thibodeaux] & L Diagle) (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Marriage: John (Jean) Miller & Mary
Francoise Mayer - Germans
January 19, 1796
John Miller is s/o Jacob Miller and Anne Thegen. In presence of Joseph Frozard, Andre Mayer, and Jean Baptiste Stelly. Issued by St. Landry Catholic Church.(Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism: Marie Miller
February 5, 1797
Child of Jean Miller & Francoise Mayer. Sponsors: Jean Baptiste Stelly & Victorie Mayer her Uncle and Aunt. Birth date not given; baptised on 2/5/1797. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism: Marie Celeste Miller
April 5, 1801
Child of Jean Miller & Marie Francoise Mayer. Sponsors: William Janson & Therese Riter. Baptism was on 4/5/1801; birth date not given. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism for Jaun (John) Miller, a twin
April 25, 1799
S/o John Miller [s/be Jean] and Marie F Mayer. Sponsors are Frederick Miller & Magdeleine Ritter. Grandparents: Jacque Miller & Marie Tayer (Ger); Andre Mayer & Marie Anne Steley. (MM)
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Certificate of Baptism: Jaun (John) Miller, a twin (BACK)
April 25, 1799
Paternal grandparents: Jacque Miller & Marie Tayen of Germany. Maternal Grandparents: Andre Mayer & Marie Anne Stelly of the Mississippi. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism: Santiago (Jacque) Miller (a twin)
April 25, 1799
Child of John Miller of St Landry Opelousas & Marie Francoise Mayer of St John Baptiste. Sponsors: Santiago Miller & Marie Therese Miller. Issued by Eglise St Martin De Tours. (M Miller)
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Certificate of Baptism: Santiago (Jacque) Miller (a twin)
(BACK)
April 25, 1799
Paternal Grandparents: Jacque Miller & Marie Tayen - of Germany. Maternal Grandparents: Andre Mayer & Marie Anne Stelly - of the Mississippi. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism: Andre Alexis Miller
September 18, 1803
S/of Jean Miller & Francoise Mayer. Baptised at 5 months old. Sponsors Alexis Mayer and Diane Gregson. He married Irene Teller on 4/28/1828. Twin to Francis Xavier Miller. Twin. (MM)
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Certificate of Baptism: Francois Xavier Miller
September 18, 1803
Son of Jean Miller & Francoise Mayer. Baptised at 5 months old. Sponsors: Francois Fruge & Marie Caesar Mayer. Twin to Andre Alexis Miller. Twin. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism: Angelique Miller
August 5, 1805
D/o Jean Miller & Francoise Mayer. Born on August 5, 1805; baptised October 6, 1805. Sponsors: Joseph Savois & Angelique Fruge. She married Pierre Savoye 1/13/1824. (MM)
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Certificate of Baptism: Michel Miller
December 4, 1807
Child of Jean Miller & Marie Francoise Mayer. Sponsors: George Mayer & Lisa Desbordes. (Murphy Miller
contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism: Ursin Miller
July 14, 1810
Child of Jean Miller & Francoise Mayer. Sponsors: Joachim Hebert & Adriene Gregson. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Death: Marie Francoise Mayer
September 24, 1814
Marie F. Mayer was first wife of Jean Miller. She died at age 40 after giving birth to her 11th and last child. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Marriage: Jean Miller widower of Francois
Mayer & Marie M. Boutin
April 15, 1816
In presence of Paul Boutin, Sr., Fredrik Miller, Michel Lacase, Baptise Schetell (Stelly), Joseph Berjo, Antoine
Marcantel, Joseph Savoie, Michel Telleur and those in next frame to right. (MM).
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Miller, Jean & Boutin, Marie M. (1816); Back
April 15, 1816
Marie Magdelaine Boutin, d/o Paul boutin originally from Acadie born in Baltimore & Anne Pesse Talleur from Pennsylvania living in Grand Couteau area. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism: Jean Baptiste Miller
March 30, 1817
Son of Jean Miller & Marie Magdelaine Boutin. Sponsors: Paul Boutin & Anne Telleur, his wife, maternal
grandparents. Baptised by Father Michel Bernard Barriere. (M Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism: Paul Miller
June 24, 1819
Son of Jean Miller & Marie Magdelaine Boutin. Grandparents: Jacob Miller & Anne Marie Thein and Paul
Boutin & Anne Taleur. Sponsors: Francois Miller & Elisabeth Miller. (MM)
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Certificate of Baptism: Antoine Miller
January 16, 1821
S/of Jean Miller & Marie Magelaine Boutin. Gparents: Jacob Miller & Anne Marie Thein, & Paul Boutin & Anne Taleur. Sponsors: Andre Alexis Miller & Theotiste Boutin. (MM contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism: Marie Carmelite Miller
September 14, 1822
Daughter of Jean Miller & Marie Magdelaine Boutin. Grandparents: Jacob Miller & Anne Marie Thein and Paul
Boutin & Anne Taleur. Sponsors: Jean Miller & Emilie Boutin. (MM contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism - Emerante Miller
August 7, 1824
Daughter of Jean Miller, Sr. & Marie Magdelaine Boutin. Grandparents: Jacob Miller & Anne Mrie Thein and Paul Boutin & Anne Taleur. Baptised by Father Flavius Henri Rossi. (MM contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism - Lastie Miller
May 4, 1826
Son of Jean Miller, Sr. & M. Magdelaine Boutin. GParents: J. Miller&Anne M. Thein & P. Boutin/A. Taleur James
Young & Irene Proudhomme. Baptised by Father Flavius Henri Rossi. (MM)
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Certificate of Baptism - Gerald Miller
January 14, 1828
Son of Jean Miller & Marie Magdelaine Boutin. Gparents: Jacob Miller & Anne Marie Thein and Paul Boutin & Anne Taleur. Sponsors: Antoine Marcantel & Celeste Miller. (M Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism: Joseph Miller
December 15, 1830
Son of Jean Miller & Marie Magdelaine Boautin (Boutin). Baptised on 10/3/1831. Sponsors were Jean Baptiste Teller and Irene Teller. Twin. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism: Pierre Valcour Miller
December 15, 1830
Son of Jean Miller & Marie Magdelaine Boutin. Grandparents: Jacob Miller & Anne Marie Thein and Paul
Boutin Anne Taleur. Sponsors: Ursin Miller & Eloyse Fruge. Twin. (MM contribution)
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Scrapbook of Marie Magdelaine Boutin
Paul Boutin Emancipation of Slave
October 7, 1828
Marie M Boutin's grandfather freed a 50 year old woman slave, Magdeline. (Malcolm L Miller contribution)
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Scrapbook of Antoine Miller
1850 Census
(Contributed by Murphy Miller)
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1880 Census
(Contributed by Murphy Miller)
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Final Resting Place - Millers
Leon Manuel Cemetary, Chataignier, LA Front to Back: Augustine Manuel, Antone Miller,, Ophelia Fuselier,
Antoine S. Miller, Frederic Miller. (Quentin Miller photo)
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Final Resting Place - Millers (Murphy Miller contribution)
July 1998
Leon Manuel Cemetary, Chataignier, LA. Roderick L Miller, Esq. attempted to concrete over these old graves. Not sure if the contributions allowed completion.
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Ophelia Fuselier Grave Marker, Leon Manuel Cemetary,
Chataignier, LA
August 26, 1915
The marker reads: "At Rest, Ophelia Fusiller, Wife of Antoine S Miller, Born Feb The 8 1851, Died Aug The 26
1915" (Fusiller should read Fusilier). (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Augustine Manuel Grave Marker
1901
Augustine Manuel was born on November 1, 1823 and died February 3, 1901. Buried at Leon Manuel Cemetary, Chataignier, LA. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Leon Manuel Cemetary, Chataignier, LA
July 1998
Final resting place for three Miller generations, Antoine & wife, Antoine S. & wife, and a son. (Murphy Miller
contribution)
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Original Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
1870
Seperate church parish created August 1869 on 60 arpents of land donated by Jean Bertrand Pousson and wife Josephine Guillory Pousson. First priest was Father Jean Baptiste (Oliver) Bre'.
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
1998
Second church. Original church pictured in previous frame. This church was built about 1948. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism - Augustine Manuelle (Manuel)
November 1, 1823
D/o of Pierre Manuelle (Manuel) & Marie Joseph Bertrand. Sponsors: Raphael Manuelle & Marguerite Sosie (Saucier). Baptised by Father J.F. Raviol. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of marriage: Antoine Miller & Augustine Manuel
April 5, 1842
Antoine Miller, s/o Jean Miller & Magdeline Beauton. Augustine Manuel, d/o Pierre Manuel & Marie Joseph
Bertrand. In the presence of John Reed, S. Fuselier & Gilbert Pevid. (MM contrib)
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Antoine Miller & Augustine Pierre Manuel Marriage Licence
March 24, 1842
A $300 fee for licence to marry issued to Antoine Miller and Pierre Manuel. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Antoine Miller & Augustine Pierre Manuel Signature
March 24, 1842
Both signed with an "X". (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism - Augustine Miller
April 9, 1851
Daughter of Antoine Miller & Augustine Manuel. Sponsors: Pierre Manuel & Leocada Manuel. (Murphy Miller
contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism - Pedro (Pierre) Manuel
August 17, 1792
Father of Augustine Manuel. Pedro (Pierre) Manuel s/o Pedro (Pierre) Manuel & Genevieve Albert. Sponsors:
Nicolas Des Hotels & Therese Jacob. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Death - Aimable Beaulieu Bertrand
September 27, 1802
GGGrandfather of Augustine. He was father of Joseph Bertrand & gfather of Marie Josephe Bertrand who married, Pierre N. Manuel, parents of Augustine Manuel. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Scrapbook of Antoine Salomon Miller

Antoine Salomon Miller & Ophelia Fuselier (Mary L Miller photo)
1880
Antoine S. Miller is the son of Antoine Miller & Augustine
Pierre Manual and Antoine's wife Ophelia Fuselier, daughter
of Joseph Fuselier and Marguerite Lefleur. Parents of 10
children.
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Ophelia Fuselier (1852 - 1915)
The wife of Antoine S Miller, she is d/o Joseph Fuselier &
Marguerite LeFleur and the granddaughter of Honore de le
Clair Fuselier & Eloise Bordelon. (Murphy Miller photo)
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Ophelia Fuselier & 2nd Husband
Unknown contributor
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Margarite Miller & Boutte Family (Liz Manuel contribution)
Abt. 1895
Zella Mae Boutte (standing), Laurent Boutte's sister Genie.
Margarite Miller (d/o Antoine S. & Ophelia, married Laurent
Boutte) holding Ophelia (on lap). Margarite born on August
13, 1875.
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Ellia Miller & Zachory Young
December 20, 1900
Ellia Miller (d/o Antoine Salomon & Ophelia Fuselier; born
on 9-1-1882 and died December 7, 1908). She married
Zachory Young on December 20, 1900. (Liz Manuel
contribution)
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Daughters of Antoine S. & Ophelia Fuselier
Fedora (Dora) Miller Guillory, Marguritte Miller Boutee,
Eliza (Lezie) Miller Duplechian & Marie Miller Ardoin.
Sisters of Salomon, Faustin, Camille, Frederique, Lewis &
Ellia. (Liz M contrib)
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Miller Sisters & Other Family (Liz Manuel contribution)
Abt. 1968
Ernestine Rozas Miller (Mrs Faustin), Dora Miller Guillory
(Mrs Theophile), Margaret Miller Boutte (Mrs Laurent),
Marie Miller Ardoin (Mrs Phirmin), Chrissa Duplechain
Miller (Mrs Louis).
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Mary Marie Miller
Daughter of Antoine Salomon Miller & Ophelia Fuselier;
born August 14, 1884. She married Ulysse Ardoin on April
16, 1907. (Liz Manuel contribution)
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Camille Marie Miller
Son of Antoine S. Miller and Ophelia Fuselier. Born on June
5, 1874; died on February 12, 1951. (Liz Manuel
contribution)
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Margarite Miller
Abt. 1900
Daughter of Antoine S. Miller and Ophelia Fuselier. Born on
August 13, 1875. (Liz Manuel contribution)
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Ellia Miller
December 20, 1900
Born September 1, 1888, died December 7, 1908. She is the
daughter of Antoine S Miller and Ophelia Fuselier. She
married Zachery Young. (Liz Manuel contribution)
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Theophile Guillory, husband of Fedora Miller
Fedora Miller was d/o Antoine S. Miller & Ophelia Fuselier.
She was born on October 9, 1880. She married Theophile
Guillory on December 22, 1898. (Liz Manuel contribution)
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Fedora "Dora" Miller
(Liz Manuel contribution)
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Fedora Miller & Theophile Guillory Children
Abt. 1901
Married on 12/22/1898, Edwin Guillory and Agnes Guillory
(who married a Fruge) are their children. These are
grandchildren of Antoine S. & Ophelia Fuselier Miller. (Liz
Manuel contrib)
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Certificate of Baptism: Antoine Salomon Miller
March 5, 1843
Born: January 7, 1843. Sponsors were J. Manuel and Marie
Magadeline Boutin Dondato. Note the spelling of middle
name: 2nd letter is an "A". (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism: Ophelia Fuselier
February 8, 1852
Child of Joseph Fuselier and Margarite Lafleur, baptised on
June 20, 1859. Sponsors were Jean Bte. Charles Fuselier and
Arsene Fuselier. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Signatures on Marriage Contract
Antoine Salomon Miller signature and Ophelia's "X"
(Murphy Miller contribution)
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US Census - 1870. Right column: W for White, B for Black.
July 15, 1870
Antoine & Augustine, 2 daughters and 4 sons. Antoine S.
and Ophilia with Black 8 yr old in household. Antoine S., 27,
and Ophelia, 18, also shown. David, black male was also
there. (MM)
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Certificate of Marriage: Antoine S. Miller & Ophelia
Fuselier
June 11, 1867
Ophelia Fuselier is d/o Joseph Fuselier & Marguerite
Lefleur. In the presence of Joseph Lafleur, David Courville
& Ambrose Fuselier. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Antoine Salomon Miller & Ophelia Fuselier Marriage
Contract
Witnesses Onesine Fuselier, David Courville, Joseph Lefleur
Ambrose Fuselier. "X's for Onesine, Ambrose and Ophelia.
Signatures by David, Joseph and Antoine Salomon Miller.
(MM)
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Antoine Salomon Miller & Ophelia Fuselier
May 25, 1867
Written in french. Father's authority/permission to wed
Antoine Salomon Miller. Signed with an "X", Joseph
Fuselier. (Murphy Miller contribution)
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Antoine Salomon & Ophelia Fuselier
May 25, 1867
"To any Catholic Parish authorized to celebrate marriage.."
(Murphy Miller contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism - Joseph Fuselier (Murphy Miller
contribution)
Father of Ophelia Fuselier. S/o Honore Fuselier de la Claire
& Aloyse Bordelon. Gparents: Gabriel Fuselier former
Commondant of Parish & H. Soileau & Nicoloas Bordelon &
Eugenie Dupre.
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Certificate of Baptism: Onezime Fuselier
December 12, 1847
Onezime and Ophelia Fuselier are siblings. Children of
Joseph Fuselier and Marguerite Joseph Lafleur. (MM
contribution)
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Certificate of Baptism: Joseph Fuselier
January 16, 1817
Father of Ophelia Fuselier. He was the son of Honore
Fuselier de la Claire and Aloyse Bordelon. (Murphy Miller
contribution)
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Certificate of Marriage: Joseph Fuselier & Marguerite
Lafleur
December 1, 1840
Joseph, the son of Honore' Fuselier & Eloize Bordelon
married Marguerite Lafleur, daughter of Jn. Lafleur and
Celeste Guillory, in presence of Lastie Fruge, Etienne &
Frances Fuselier. (MM)
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Scrapbook of Camille Marie Miller
Camille Miller, Martha Paret With 2 Daughters
1903
Daughters Amanda Miller born August 21, 1900 and Avy
Miller born August 23, 1902. (Liz Manuel contribution)
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Camille Marie Miller
Son of Antoine S. Miller and Ophelia Fuselier. Born on June
5, 1874; died on February 12, 1951. (Liz Manuel
contribution)
2

Camille Marie Miller
Son of Antoine S. Miller and Ophelia Fuselier. Born on June
5, 1874; died on February 12, 1951. Husband of Marth Paret.
(Timmy Bertrand contribution)
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Camile Marie Miller (6-5-1874 - 2-12-1951) & Martha Paret
(4-5-1874 - 3-9-1942)
Married on December 17, 1895. Parents of ten children from
1896 to 1916. (Liz Manuel contribution)
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Martha Paret
Daughter of Jean Antoine Paret and Zelia Fuselier. Born on
April 5, 1874 died on March 9, 1942. Sister to Genevieve
Paret wife of Martel Miller. (Timmy Bertrand contribution).
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Martha Paret
(Liz Manuel contribution)
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Camille & Martha's Home
On highway to Point Blue in Chataigner, Louisiana. (Liz
Manuel contribution)
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Camille Miller
February 12, 1951
(Nedra Young contribution)
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Final Resting Place - Martha Parei (Paret) & Camille Miller
Martha Parie, April 5, 1874 to March 9, 1942. Camille
Miller, June 5, 1874 to February 12, 1951. Mt. Carmel
Cemetery, Chataignier, LA. (Liz Manuel contribution)
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Miller Sisters
Camille's sisters. L to R: Fedora (Dora) Miller Guillory,
Marguritte Miller Boutee, Eliza (Lezie) Miller Duplechin,
and Marie Miller Ardoin. (Liz Manuel contribution)
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Miller Sisters
Lezie M Duplechin, Margurette M Boutte, Dora M Guillory
Marie M Ardoin. (Liz Manuel contribution)
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Miller Sisters Plus (Liz Manuel contribution)
Ernestine Rozas Miller (Mrs Faustin), Margaret Miller
Boutte (Mrs Laurent), Eliza (Lezie) Miller Duplechin, Dora
Miller Guillory (Mrs Theophile), Marie Miller Ardoin (Mrs
Phirmin).
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Joseph Francis Miller
Abt. 1918
Son of Camiller Miller & Martha Paret. He was their second
child and born on August 3, 1898 & died March 31, 1979.
He married Eva Duplechain. (Liz Manuel contribution)
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Joseph Francis Miller & Eve Duplechian
Son of Camille and Martha Paret. Joseph was born on
August 3, 1898 and died March 31, 1979. Grandparents of
Phil Miller, Chataignier, LA. (Phillip Miller contribution)
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Joseph Francis Miller
1976
(Phillip Miller contribution)
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Amanda Miller
Amanda Miller born on August 21, 1900. She married
Agricole Fontenot. (Liz Manuel contribution)
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Avy Miller
Avy Miller born on August 23, 1902. She married Hosea
Manuel. (Liz Manuel contribution)
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Aline Miller & Linton Theogene Pitre
Aline Miller, d/o Camille & Martha Parre, was born on April
23, 1908. Wife of Moise Pitre. (Liz Manuel contribution)
18

Annette Miller
Annette Miller, d/o Camille Miller & Martha Parre, born
September 11, 1911. She married Loyce Paul Bertrand. (Liz
Manuel contribution)
19

Annette Miller
1930
(Liz Manuel contribution)
20

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Annette Miller
Daughter of Camille Miller & Martha Paret. Wife of Loyce
Bertrand. (Liz Manuel contribution)
21

Aline Miller
1928
Aline Miller, d/o Camille Miller & Martha Parre, married
Moise Pitre. Picture taken at old house. (Liz Manuel
contribution)
22

Aline Miller at SLI (now USL)
1927
Aline Miller, Myra Landreneau, Lelia Israel, Elia Fontenot,
Elta Manual. (Liz Manuel contribution)
23

Moise Pitre
1919
Husband to Aline Miller. (Liz Manuel contribution)
24

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Aline Miller and Moise Pitre
(Liz Manuel contribution)
25

Aline Miller Pitre& Delia Fontenot Coreil
(Bonnes Nouvelles photo, July 2006)
26

Aline Miller
Daughter of Camille Miller & Martha Paret. Wife of Moise
Pitre. (Liz Manuel contribution)
27

Aline Miller
Picture printed with obituary in the Advertiser, Lafayette,
September 26, 1992. 7th child of Camile Miller & Martha
Paret. (Nedra Young contribution).
28

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Linton Miller
Son of Camille & Martha. (Liz Manuel contribution)
29

Linton Miller
Son of Camille Miller & Martha Paret. Born Dec 31, 1906;
Died Nov 15, 1931. (Liz Manuel contribution)
30

John Miller
Son of Camille Miller & Martha Paret. (Liz Manuel
contribution)
31

Alphone Guillet
First Postmaster of Chataignier, LA. No relationship to the
Miller family.
32

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Elaine Pitre
Daughter of Moise Pitre and Aline Miller. (Liz Manuel
contribution)
33

Samuel Miller & Godson Jeff Miller
Jeff is the son of Joseph Francis Miller and Eve Duplechian.
(Liz Manuel contribution)
34

Sam Miller & Family
L to R: Sam, Rita (head only), Janice in evening dress, Ola
Billeaudeaux (Mother), and Martha Mae. (Liz Manuel
contribution)
35

Lucus Miller
WW1. Son of Camille Miller and Martha Paret. (Liz Manuel
contribution)
36

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Final Resting Place - Lucas Miller
Lucas Miller, 9/8/1996 to 12/19/1929. Plaque reads:
"LOUISIANA PVT 84 INF 17 DIV WORLD WAR 1 SEPT
8 1896 DEC 19 1929" (Murphy Miller contribution)
37

Annette Miller & Friends
1929
L to R: Epaise Bibbs, Irene Manuel, Annette Miller, and
Loyce Bertrand. Annette Miller is daughter of Camille Miller
& Martha Paret. (Liz Manuel contribution)
38

Linton Miller
Son of Camille Miller & Martha Parat. Born December 31,
1906, died November 15, 1931. Died from a ruptured
appendix. (Liz Manuel contribution)
39

Martha Paret
Wife of Camille Miller. Daughter of Antoine Parat and Zelia
Fusilier. (Liz Manuel contribution)
40

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Rachel Fontenot; Wife of George Miller
(Liz Manuel contribution)

41
Hosea Manuel & Avy Miller
Abt. 1943
(Liz Manuel contribution)
42

Avy Miller Manuel & Linward Manual
February 1947
Taken in Chataigner, LA. (Liz Manuel contribution)
43

Hosea Manuel & Avy Miller in Nursing Home
1983
Paul Manuel standing. Chris holding Rachel. Lenward J.
Manuel holding Renie and Steven. Hosea Manual and Avy
Miller. (Liz Manuel contribution)
44

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Camille & Martha Paret Miller family enjoy reunion in Chataignier
October 22, 1994
Mt. Carmel Church Hall in Chataignier.Front L to R: Loretta Glod, Ola Miller, Irene Miller, Donna Hughes, Velma Andrus,
Elaine Richard, & Martha Miller Lane. (Local newspaper unknown)
45

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Camille & Martha Paret Miller family enjoy reunion in Chataignier
October 22, 1994
Back L to R: Bernie M (Miller), L.J. Bertrand, Valli M Fruge, Penny M Mosbroker, Patrick M, Laura Jane M Aguillard,
Norman M, Rita M Tate, Luther M, Ralph M, Francis Jeff M, & R James Miller.
46

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Grandchildren & Great-grandchildren in the Miller Family
October 22, 1994
Descendants of the late Camille & Martha Paret Miller meet at Mt. Carmel Church Hall in Chataignier.
47

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Camille M Miller Home
A place where the entire family gathered on Sunday. The
children number about 30. (Rellim J Miller, Jr. photo)
48

Lucus Miller Home
1991
Purchase in 1828 from Henry Acoin, his father in law.
Rellim J Miller, Sr. lived in the home til age 14. (Rellime J
Miller, Jr. photo)
49

Velma Fontenot (gd/o Amanda; d/o Camille), Lou
McCauley, Liz Manual & daughter
August 1998
Velma w/ gdaughter Mika. Velma m. Benny Jule Andrus.
Liz married Paul Manuel (s/o Linward, s/o Hosea Manual &
Avy Miller). Liz & Paul daughter pictured is Valerie.
(Murphy Miller contr)

50
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Camille M Miller Family Reunion
1996
(George Miller contribution)
51

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Scrapbook of George Miller
George Miller, about 2 years old.
1906
Son of Camille Miller & Martha Paret, he was born February
15, 1904. (Joe Miller photo)
1

George Miller: February 15, 1904 to June 26, 1955
1929
Son of Camille Miller & Paret; Born February 15, 1904; died
June 26, 1955. Married to Rachel Fontenot. (Joe N Miller
photo)
2

Rachel Fontenot: August 17, 1910 to February 17, 1986
1929
Rachel is the daughter of Theophile Fontenot and Laura
Manuel. She married George Miller on December 27, 1927.
(Joe N Miller photo)
3

Joseph Norman "Blanc" Miller
1944
Born November 29, 1933, he is the son of George Miller and
Rachel Fontenot. (Joe Miller photo)
4

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Joseph "Blanc" Miller
June 10, 1952
One day before Blanc entered US Army. L to R: Joseph
Miller, sister Laura Jane Miller Aguillard, and brother John
Carroll Miller. (Joe Miller photo)
5

Joseph Norman "Blanc" Miller
May 1954
While attending Non Commission Officer Academy at Linz,
Austria. (Joe Miller photo)
6

Gwen & Norman Miller
October 1994
Gwendolyn Patrica Hamilton and husband Joseph Norman
Miller. (Joe Miller photo)
7

Retirement Day for Joseph Norman Miller
September 30, 1997
Worked as Engineer for Union Pacific Railroad for 43+
years. (Joe Miller photo)
8

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Gin & Norman Miller
October 1997
Brother & sister, Laura Jane "Gin" Miller Aguillard and
Norman Miller. (Joe Miller photo)
9

George Randall Miller & Family
2000
L to R: George "Randy" Miller, wife Cindi French with
children Caleh, Randi, and Sean. Randy is the first child of
Joseph and Gwen and born December 15, 1958. (Joe Miller
photo)
10

Lori Michelle Miller and son Bryan Scott Campbell
1999
Lori Michelle Miller (Campbell) is the second child of J.
Norman Miller and Gwen Hamilton. She was born on
January 29, 1961. (Joe Miller photo)
11

Norman Scott Miller and family
2000
L to R: Lori Scobey, wife of Norman Scott Miller, with their
children Joshua and Erin. Scott is the third child of Joseph
and Gwen. He was born on December 14, 1962. (Joe Miller
photo).
12

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Norman & Gwen Miller family
December 1999
L to R: Randy, Cindi, Lori, Josh (on sofa), Scott, Gwen,
Blanc, Lori and her son Bryan. On couch: Randi, Caleh,
Sean, and Erin. (Joe Miller photo).
13

John Carrol Miller (1929-1987)
Son of George Miller & Rachel Fontenot. He married
Bernadine Fusilier. They have to children, Patrick & Penny.
(Paula Aguillard photo).
14

Laura Jane Miller
Abt. 1940
Born in 1931, she is daughter of George Miller & Rachel
Duplechain. She married Curley Aguillard in 1947. (Paula
Aguillard photo).
15

Laura Jane Miller
1956
Photo by Paula Aguillard.
16

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Paula Aguillard
1996
Daughter of Laura J Miller and Curley Aguillard. She has 2
sons, Erick L & Gary D Fontenot with 1st husband Norman J
Fontenot. She married Joseph G Lefleur, Jr. in 1967. (P
Aguillard photo)
17

Laura Jane Miller
1984
(Paula Aguillard photo)
18

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Scrapbook of Annette Miller
Annette Miller (1911-1997) (& Loyce Bertrand (1909-1980)
Abt. 1930
Annette is d/o Camille Miller & Martha Paret. (Timothy
Bertrand photo).
1

Annette Miller & Loyce Bertrand
(Timothy Bertrand photo).
2

Loyce J Bertrand & wife Melba J Ardoin
November 23, 1960
(Timothy Bertrand photo)
3

Loyce Joseph Bertrand
Son of Annette Miller and Loyce Bertrand. He married
Melba J. Ardoin in 1960. Photo by (Timothy Bertrand
photo).
4

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Timothy Bertrand & wife Marilyn D Sampognaro
Timothy is the s/o Loyce J Bertrand & Melba Ardoin. Tim
and Marilyn were married in 1988. (Timothy Bertrand
photo).
5

Blake & Luke Bertrand
2001
Children of Tim & Marilyn. (Timothy Bertrand photo).
6

Donny Bertrand & wife Melissa Hardy
Donny is s/o Loyce J Bertrand & Melba Ardoin. Donny &
Melissa married in 1996. (Timothy Bertrand photo).
7

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Scrapbook of Samuel Miller
Sam Miller's "Miller Motors" in Ville Platte, LA
1951
Samuel Miller is the son of Camille M Miller & Martha
Paret. Sam Miller married Ola Billeaudeau, d/o Aristole
Billeaudeau & Rita Marcantel. (Martha Miller photo)
1

Miller Motors was a Studebaker Dealer
1952
2

Samuel Miller & Ola Billeaudeau daughters
January 7, 2009
L to R: Janice, Rita & Martha.
3

Jance Miller & Two Children
L to R: James Dowell Deshotels, Jr., Marcy Deshotels and
Janice Miller.
4

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Scrapbook of Francis Jeff Miller
Armas Miller (1897-1983) & Virginia Francois (1901-1957),
(Beverly's parents)
1955
He is s/o Joseph V Miller (Sosthene [Jean L {Jean & Marie
F. Mayer} & Marie L Taylor] & Heloise Marcantel) &
Celestine Andrepont. (Phil Miller photo)
1

Francis Jeff Miller & Beverly Miller Wed (Phil Miller photo)
1949
He is s/o Joseph F Miller (Camille & Martha Paret) & Eva
Duplechain. Beverly is d/o Armas (Joseph V & Celestine
Andrepont) & Virginia Francois. Joseph is gggrandson of
Jean M & Marie Mayer
2

Jeff Miller Family
1997
Francis Jeff Miller with wife Beverly Miller (given name)
with their children Phil and Mona standing. (Phillip Miller
contribution)
3

Jeff Miller holding granddaughter Kalee B. Miller
1995
Kalee is the daughter of Phil and Connie. Phil is son of F.
Phil Miller and Beverly Miller. (Phillip Miller contribution)
4

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Phillip Miller & wife Connie Gail Ortego
December 25, 2005
Phillip is the son on Francis Jeff Miller & Theresa Beverly Miller. Connie is the daughter of Sherman Ortego and Alice John.
(Phil Miller photo)
6

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Scrapbook of Rellim James Miller, Sr.
Rellim James Miller, Sr. (1922 - )
1944
Served in WWII on the Y O 186 US Navy ship. It carried
water to troops in the Marshall Islands. Son of Lucas Miller
& Dea Aucoin. (Rellim J Miller, Jr. photo)
1

R. J. Miller with family (R J Miller, Jr photo)
2003
L to R: Jason E, Laura (mother of & holding) Brendan J, RJ
Miller, III, w/ daughter Alexandria, Natalee Miller Jones
holding Brooke Hanna & Trent, Jennifer w Audrey and
father Ross Jones
2

Four generation of Millers
2003
L to R: Rellim James Miller, III, Rellim James Miller, Sr.,
Brendan James Miller and Rellim James Miller, Jr. (R J
Miller, Jr. photo).
3

Rellim James Miller, Sr. children
2002
L to R: Sonia Marie Miller, Rellim James Miller, Jr., and
Fabia Ann Miller. (R J Miller, Jr. photo).
4

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Natalee Christine Miller Jones Family
2003
L to R: Christy, Brooke, Audrey, Trent and Ross Jones.
Christy is the daughter of Rellim James Miller, Jr. &
Margaret Lee Clarkson.
5

Jason Evabe Miller with his Dad Rellim James Miller Jr.
2003
6

Rellim James Miller Sr. with Great Grandson
2003
The son of Lucas Miller and Dea Aucoin, Rellim, Sr. with
great grandson Brendan J. Miller, son of Rellim J Miller, III
and Laura Anne Kelly.
7

Rellim Miller and Murphy Miller
2004
Distant cousins met while Murphy was in Houston to visit
his daughter and family. (Murphy Miller photo)
10

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Scrapbook of Luther Calvin Miller
Lucas Miller (1896-1929)
Abt. 1902
Born 1896, Lucus [s/o Camille (s/o Antoine S. {s/o Antoine
[s/o Jean (s/o Jacob & Anne M. Thegin) & M. Boutin] &
Augustine Manuel} & Ophelia Fuselier) & Martha Paret] (C
Miller photo).
1

Lucas Miller & wife Dea Aucoin
(Connie Miller photo).
2

Three Brothers
L to R: Ralph, James & Luther Calvin Miller. (Connie Miller
photo).
3

Luther C. Miller & Grace Verrette with Connie M. Miller
1950
Connie M. Miller is d/o Luther C. Calvin [s/o Lucus (s/o
Camille & Martha Paret) & Dea Aucoin] and Grace Verrette.
(Connie Miller photo).
4

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Luther Calvin Miller, U.S. Army
Korean War veteran. "Master Sergeant Luther C. Miller ...
was awarded The Commendation Ribbon with Pendant for
meritorious service in Korea." (Connie Miller photo)
5

Grace Verrette & Luther C Miller
1948
(Connie Miller photo)
6

Certificate of Baptism - Luther Calvin Miller
1929
Issued by Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel,
Chataignier, LA. Sponsors: Hosea Manuel and Avy Miller,
his uncle & aunt. (Connie Miller contribution).
7

Certificate of Marriage -Luther C. Miller & Grace Verrette
August 25, 1948
(Connie Miller contribution).
8

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Scrapbook of Faustin Miller
Faustin Miller, wife Ernestine Rozas & daughter Edia
Abt. 1907
He is the s/o Antoine Salomon Miller & Ophelia Fuselier. He
married Ernestine Rozas in 1901. He was a successful
farmer. (Lou Ella Miller photo)
1

Faustin Miller
1906
Son of Antoine S. Miller and Ophelia Fuselier. born on
January 5, 1878; died on February 20, 1951. (Lou Ella Miller
photo)
2

Mrs. Faustin Miller (Ernestine Rozas) (1881 - 1970)
1935
Ernestine Rozas is the d/o Theodule Rozat & Leonie Jacques
Fontenot and a descendent of Guillaume Rosa & Catherine
Imperiale of Genoa, Italy. (Lou Ella Miller photo)
3

Leonie Fontenot (1856 - 1939), wife of Theodule Rozat
1935
Grandmother of Lou Ella, Gula and Edia. She is the d/o Jean
Pierre Jacque Fontenot & Adrienne Simon Fontenot. (Lou
Ella Miller photo)
4

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Gula Miller (1912 - 1999) (George Fuselier photo)
Daughter of Faustin Miller and Ernestine Rozas. She was a
career school teacher and never married. She held swimming
lessons in her pool in Chataignier when no one had a
personal pool.
5

Gula - 12 Yrs Old
(Lou Ella Miller photo)
6

Gula and Sister Lou Ella
1918
(Lou Ella Miller photo)
7

Chatiagner Class of 1928. See horse & buggy. Stayed tied
during day. (Lou Ella Miller photo)
1928
Back L to R: Lelma, Berthaline & Artile Fontenot. Front:
Addie Quanilty, Eola Fontenot & Gula Miller. Berthaline &
Eola, sisters, d/o Evenus Fontenot/Linda Miller,
grandchildren of Martel M.
8

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Lou Ella Miller, Chataignier High School Graduation
1937
Lou Ella is the d/o Faustin Miller and Ernestine Rozas. She
was born February 10, 1921. (Lou Ella Miller photo)
9

Hauling Cotton with two mules & wagon
Faustin Miller hauling cotton at Chataignier farm. (Lou Ella
Miller photo)
10

Mr & Mrs Faustin Miller
The red/white cloth around the picture is the cloth used to
make their feather mattress. Cloth and picture belonged to
daughter Gula. (Lou Ella Miller photo)
11

Faustin Miller
(Lou Ella Miller photo)
12

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Boys Town Honorary Citizen
December 23, 1948
Faustin Miller is conferred the title of Honorary Citizen of
Father Flanagan's Boys Home. Certificate is mounted on a
board from the first home of Faustin and his family. (L E
Miller)
13

Boys Town Honorary Citizen (Lou Ella Miller contribution)
December 23, 1948
Envelope from Father Flanagan's Boys Town. Post marked
12-27-1948 from Boys Town, Nebraska and mailed with a
$0.03 stamp. Mounted on board from Faustin's 1st home.
14

Lou Ella Miller (retired 1st Grade Teacher) & J.J. Arceneaux
1963
Louisiana Mardi Gras Ball, Washington, D.C. He held B.A
in Dairy Science (S.L.I.), B.S. in Agricultural Education
(LSU). Well respected in his field & in community. (Lou
Ella Miller photo)
15

Edia Miller (April 9, 1903 to December 5, 2000)
1988
Daughter of Faustin Miller and Ernestine Rozat. Picture
with Gazette (Ville. Platt) article in 1988. See Jacob Miller
book for article details. Photo by Bernice Ardoin.
16

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Gula in Motorized Chair
Savoy Nursing Home, 1998. (Murphy Miller photo)
17

Original Faustin Miller Home
Chataignier, LA Photo published in unknown historic article.
18

Faustin Miller Home in Chataignier, LA (MM photo)
1998
Was moved from the country into town and occupied by
Gula Miller. She had a pool built in the yard and gave
swimming lessons. A pool in this two street town at that time
was astounding.
19

Gula & Murphy Miller
August 1998
Savoy Care Center. Gula was born on March 1, 1912 and
died April 4, 1999. Taught in public schools. Gave private
piano and swimming lessons. (Murphy Miller photo)
20

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Mary L. Miller Titard, Murphy Miller, & Lou Ella Miller
Arceneaux, Opelousas, LA
August 1998
Mary L.Miller is daughter of Louis Miller & C. Duplechian.
She married Clayton Titard. Lou Ella Miller is daughter of
Faustin & Ernestine Rozat. She married J. J. Arceneaux. (M
Miller photo)
21

Miller Cousins
October 1999
L to R: Lou Ella Miller, Murphy Miller, Aline Marks (Joe
Miller's wife), a Laurentine Miller descendant, Lou Fontenot,
Joseph A Miller. (Murphy Miller photo)
22

The "Miss Gula" Fire Truck
June 8, 2000
The "Miss Gula" fire truck, Chataignier, LA, is christened by
Mrs. Lou (Miller) Arceneaux. See article. (Photo by Carissa
Hebert, Ville Platte Gazette)
23

Chataignier Volunteer Fire Dedication of "The "Miss Gula"
fire truck
June 3, 2000
Left front: Phil Miller (1st cousin twice removed of Lou
Miller Arceneaux). Right front: Mrs. Lou (Miller)
Arceneaux. (Photo by Carissa Hebert, Ville Platte Gazette)
24

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Miller Cousins
2004
L to R: Lou Ella, Mary L., Murphy and Sandra Titard,
daughter of Mary & John C Titard. (Murphy Miller photo)
25

Final Resting Place - Ernestine R Miller & Faustin Miller
Ernestine Rozas Miller, June 23, 1881 to February 11, 1970.
Faustin Miller, January 5, 1878 to February 20, 1951. Mt.
Carmel Cemetery, Chataignier, LA (Murphy Miller photo)
26

Final Resting Place - Leonie F. Rozas
Leonie Fontenot Rozas, February 28, 1856 to April 7, 1939.
Wife of Theodule Rozat. Leonie is mother of Ernestine
Rozas, wife of Faustin Miller. Mt. Carmel Cemetery,
Chataignier, LA (MM)
27

Final Resting Place - Theodule Rozas
Theodule Rozas (Rozat), May 26, 1850 to October 13, 1917.
Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Chataignier, LA (Murphy Miller
photo)
28

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Final Resting Place - Theodule Rozas (on face of tomb)
"HERE REST THEODULE ROZAS, DIED OCT 6 1916,
BORN MAY 28 1850, SON OF LASTIE ROZAS &
ADELIED REED, PRAY FOR HIS SOUL, MAY HE REST
IN PEACE" (MM)
29

Final Resting Place - Lastie Rozas. Never Married
Lastie Rozas, brother of Ernestine Rozas, July 25, 1899 to
February 4, 1915. Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Chataignier, LA
Lastie, bro. to Theodule, m. 2n wife, Cora Courville. (MM)
30

Final Resting Place - Cora Courville, Lastie's wife, bro to
Theodule, Mt. Carmel
Cora Courville, 11/22/1855 - 11/17/1918. Daughter, Corice
m. Froncois Duplichain, whose son Cleveland Duplechian &
wife Pauline "Dou" Manuel are godparents of Murphy
Miller. (MM)
31

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Scrapbook of Eliza Miller

Albert Duplechian

Son of Firmin Duplechian (b. 1911) and Eliza Miller. Eliza

is daughter of Antoine Salomon Miller & Ophelia Fuselier.

(Bonne Nouvelle August 25, 2000 photo)

1

Dora Vena Sonnier, wife of Albert Duplechian

At approximate 19 years old. Dora, b. 1907, is the daughter

of Lucien Sonnier (Oberlin, La) and Arminda Durio Sonnier

(Prairie Ronde). (Bonne Nouvelle August 25, 2000 photo).

2

Albert & Dora Duplechian Family

Front row: Wanda, Clairlynn and "Sis". Back row: Sam,

Merlin, Albert, Dora and Leotis. (Bonne Nouvelle August

25, 2000 photo).

3

Albert & Dora Duplechian - Five Generations

Front: Albert. L to R back: Clairlynn, Dora, Wanda, Brent

(Wanda's son), Kyle (Brent's son) holding Katelyn (Kyle's

daughter). (Bonne Nouvelle August 25, 2000 photo).

4

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Margurette Duplechian

Daughter of Firmin Duplechian and Eliza Miller (d/o

Antoine Solomon Miller & Ophelia Fuselier). Lived in

Oberlin, LA. (Louella Fontonet photo).

5

St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, LA

1998

(MM photo)

6

St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, LA

Abt. 1864

Federal troops camped at St. Landry Church during the Civil

War.

7

St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, LA

1928

Known as "The Mother Church of Acadiana." Built by

Father Rossi.

8

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Scrapbook of Salomon Miller

Certificate of Baptism: Salomon Miller

February 27, 1887

Born: January 11, 1887; baptised on February 27, 1887.

Sponsors were Faustin Miller and Eliza Miller.

1

Certificate of Baptism: Evena Sonnier

December 28, 1888

Born November 30, 1888; baptised December 28, 1888.

Sponsors were Francois Achille Aucoin and Anais Fontenot.

2

Marriage Contract: William Reed & Marie Louise Vasseur

December 30, 1808

Copy of marriage contract. These are the maternal great great

grandparents of Elvina Sonnier. (Contributed by M Miller)

3

Certificate of Marriage: Salomon Miller & Evena Sonnier

February 25, 1908

Married at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Chataignier, LA

Present were Louis Miller, Soliny [Salime] Sonnier and

Theodore Bushnell.

4

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Salomon/Evena Mar.Cntr 1908

February 26, 1908

(Murphy Miller contribution)

5

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Salomon/Evean Mar. Cntr, p2

February 26, 1908

(Murphy Miller contribution)

6

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Salomon/Evena Marr. Cntr p. 3

February 26, 1908

(Murphy Miller contribution)

7

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Estate of Salomon Miller

February 28, 1941

Letter from Judge Paul C. Reed. Mrs. Salomon Miller received $675.80.

8

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Elvina Sonnier & Salomon Miller

February 25, 1908

Elvina (Evena) born November 30, 1888; died October 27,

1965. Salomon 'Saul' Miller born January 11, 1887; died July

18, 1940. (Nadel Miller photo).

9

Alcina (1909 - 1993) & Myrza Miller (1910 - 1980)

Abt. 1912

First two children of Salomon & Elvina. Alcina married

Albert Fuselier, 1899-1981. Myrza married Euclide Fontenot

(1910-1956) & married Eraste Marcantel in October 1962.

(Lou Fontenot photo)

10

Murphy J. Miller, Sr. (1919 - 1979)

1919

The third child of Salomon & Elvina. (Lou Fontonet photo)

11

Salomon Miller

Abt. 1912

Son of Antoine Salomon Miller & Ophelia Fuselier. Born on

1/11/1887 and died on 7/18/1940. Married Evena Sonnier on

2/25/1908. (Murphy Miller photo).

12

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Myrza, Murphy, Elvina, Alcina

Abt. 1923

Elvina Sonnier (1899 - 1965), mother and wife of Salomon

Miller with her three children. (Murphy Miller photo)

13

Alcina (left) & Myrza Miller (right)

14

Myrza Miller (middle)

1928

Myrza with two unknown friends. (Lou Fontenot photo)

15

Elvina Sonnier Miller

Abt. 1953

Back door of Basile, LA home. She is the d/o Ernest Sonnier

Theresa Alcina Fontenot and a direct descendent of Pierre

Sonnier, Jr.. Pierre was part of the forced exit from Acadia.

16

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Evena Miller with grapes

At her home in Basile. (Nadel Miller photo)

17

Happy Birthday Murphy Jr.

September 10, 1950

Murphy Jr., Grandma (Elvina Sonnier) Miller, Rawland P.

Martel, and Floretta Dale Miller. Basile, LA. (Murphy Miller

photo).

18

Evena (Elvina) Miller

1950

Elvina Sonnier married Salomon Miller. This her in 1950 in

her front yard in Basile, LA. (Murphy Miller photo)

19

Murphy J. Miller & Mother Elvina Sonnier Miller

Abt. 1954

Murphy, Sr. was very well dressed in his early years, not

unusual in that era. He was a union carpenter all his life and

worked mostle in Lake Charles, LA. (Murphy Miller photo).

20

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Salomon Miller & Elvina Sonnier; Final Resting Place

Elvina (Evena) Sonnier, 11/30/1888 to 9/29/1965, buried

with Salomon Miller, 2/11/1887 - 7/19/1940. St. Anthony

Church, Eunice, LA

21

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Scrapbook of Marie Alcina Miller

Parents Alcina (Cina) and Albert with children Warren, Jane

& George Fuselier

1933

(Lou Fontenot photo)

1

Fuselier, George (1929 - )

(George Fuselier photo)

2

Fuselier, Jane - 3 years

1930

(George Fuselier photo)

3

Fuselier, Jane (10 yrs) & Wilma

(Murphy Miller photo)

4

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Albert Marie Fuselier

What a picture! This is him; the way he looked. (George

Fuselier photo)

5

Wilma Fuselier - Confirmation

(Lou Fontenot photo)

6

Jane Fuselier

1949

(Lou Fontenot photo)

7

Wilmae Fuselier High School

1955

(Lou Fontenot photo)

8

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Haying at the Fuselier farm

(George Fuselier photo)

9

Fuselier Garage

Sitting in front are Warren, Wilmae and Jane. (George

Fuselier photo)

10

Wilmae, George, Jane

(Lou Fontenot photo)

11

George & Warren Fuselier

1953

Brothers serving their country. George, USAF, served in

Japan from July 1951 to July 1955. Warren, USA, served in

Korea during that conflict. (George Fuselier photo)

12

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Warren Fuselier & Family

Taken in Grandma Miller's front yard, Basile, LA. (Lou

Fontenot photo)

13

Warren Fuselier Home

(Lou Fontenot photo)

14

Warren Fuselier's son

(Lou Fontenot photo)

15

Jane and daughter Mitch

Mitch is the daughter of Alvin Deshotel and Jane Fuselier.

(George Fuselier photo)

16

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Albert & Cina - 50th Wedding Anniversary about 1978

(Lou Fontenot photo).

17

Fuselier, Jane - 1994

(George Fuselier photo)

18

Jane's daughter & granddaughter

19

Deshotel, Billie (Jane's Daughter)

20

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Final Resting Place: Alcina Miller & husband Albert Fuselier

1981

Buried in St. Paul's Catholic cemetery, Elton, LA. (Murphy

Miller photo).

21

St. Paul's Catholic Church, Elton, LA

Taken July 1999. (Murphy Miller photo).

22

Fuselier, George - Family

1993

Family gathering after mother's funeral. (George Fuselier

photo)

23

Fuselier, George - Family

1993

(George Fuselier photo)

24

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Warren Fuselier

1993

(George Fuselier photo)

25

Joseph Fuselier & daugher

He is the son of George Fuselier & Hazel C Mitchell. He

married Ann Elizabeth Burton in 1990. (George Fuselier

photo).

26

Albert Fuselier Parent's Home

Home of Joseph Fuselier and Adelina Rinquet.

27

Joseph Fuselier & Adelina Rinquet Family

1906

(George Fuselier photo)

28

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George & Hazel Fuselier Family (1987)

(George Fuselier photo)

29

Page 104

Scrapbook of Murphy Joseph Miller, Sr.

Murphy Joseph Miller, Sr., (7-16-1919 to 4-19-1979)

1938

Son of (Salomon Miller [s/o Antoine S {s/o Antoine (Jean

[s/o Jacob & A M Theigen] & M M Boutin) & Augustine

Manuel} & Ophelia Fuselier] & Elvina Sonnier). (Ranzy F

Miller photo).

1

Murphy & Mary Lillian Naquin (May be a wedding photo)

1938

Mary Lillian Naquin (d/o Olan [Jules {s/o M Lefroy (s/o

Jean III [Jean Jr {Jean Sr & A Doiron & M M LeBoeuf] &

M E Chiasson) & A M Butler} & C Hollier] & Bernice

Pierrottie) (R F Miller photo).

2

Murphy Miller, Jr.

Abt. November 1943

Born September 10, 1943. (MM photo)

3

Garland Ann & Floretta Dale Miller

Daughter of Murphy J. Miller, Sr. and Mary Lillian Naquin.

(MM photo).

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Murphy J. Miller, Sr. with mother & children

1949

L to R: Garland Ann, Murphy, Sr. Elvina Sonnier Miller,

Murphy, Jr. Floretta Dale (Murphy Miller photo)

9

Murphy Miller, Jr.

1947

Son of Murphy J. Miller, Sr. and Mary Lillian Naquin.

(Murphy Miller photo).

10

Floretta Dale Miller

1947

Daughter of Murphy J. Miller & Mary Lillian Naquin. (M Miller photo).

11

Garland Ann Miller

1947

Daughter of Murphy J. Miller, Sr. and Mary Lillian Naquin. (M Miller photo).

12

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Murphy J. Miller (1919 - 1979)

1952

Son of Salomon Miller & Elvina Sonnier. (Lou Fontenot photo).

15

Murphy J. Miller & Murphy Miller, Jr.

August 1967

Father and son. Taken while Murphy, Jr. was visiting LA after completing his 1st semester at St. Petersburg Jr. College, St. Petersburg, FL, after USN discharge 12/1966. (MM photo)

16

Lena Wood, 2nd Wife of Murphy J. Miller

Address was 3103 St. Peters St., New Orleans, LA Marriage was short lived. (MM photo)

18

Ms. Bergeron, 3rd wife of Murphy J. Miller Another short lived marriage. She had at least one child. (MM photo)

19

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Garland's Birthday

March 1952

Murphy, Jr., Garland Ann, Rawland and Floretta.

26

Garland Ann Miller

1954

Basile High School (M Miller photo)

33

Murphy Miller on 11th Birthday

September 10, 1954

Murphy Miller with half-brothers, John Alton and Rawland Paul Martel. Taken in Basile, LA next to Naddy Miller's home. (S Martel photo)

40

Murphy Miller, Jr. First Car

1962

A refurbished 1947 Studebaker restored by Murphy Miller, Sr. (MM photo)

42

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Roy Lee Ogea, Kat (5th wife) and Murphy (MM photo)

1966

Roy ownes the house that he helped his mother and his stepdad build. Murphy was the only dad Roy knew. The bricks used to build the house were from razed bldg on Railroad Avenue.

44

Murphy J. Miller Cattle Brand

From the OFFICIAL BRAND BOOK OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, Printed by Moran Industries, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA (MLM contribution)

46

Murphy Miller & Kat Ogea, 5th wife

1977

At home in Iowa, LA. Kat's full name was Martha Mae Ogea. (MM photo)

47

Final Resting Place- Murphy J. Miller, (July 16, 1919 – April 19, 1979) (MM photo)

1979

Murphy J. Miller buried at LeBleu Cemetery; exit 36 off I-10

at the Cloe Exit near Lake Charles, LA Take first left for 1/8 mile. Martha Mae Ogea, his fifth wife buried next to him; no head stone.

48

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Scrapbook of Mary Lillian Naquin

Mary L Naquin and Pierrottie family cousins

1935

L to R (back): Mary L Naquin and Elvin (Bea) Bertrand. (Front) Burnell Pierrottie, Rinal Hollier and Herman "Bert" Bertrand. (Jane Bertrand photo)

1

Mary Lillian Naquin (4-20-1923 to 8-7-1992) Baptized Lillian Mary Naquin she went by Mary Lillian. She is the daughter of Bernice Pierrottie and Olan Naquin. (MM photo).

2

Gervis Paul Martel (1912 - 1994) & Mary Lillian Naquin (1923 - 1992)

June 19, 1948

Gervis P. Martel is the son of Etienne Martel & Clementine Savoy. Etienne's brother Theogene married Rosannie Pierrottie. Gervis & Mary are 2nd cousins once removed. (MM photo).

4

Mary Lillian Naquin & 2nd husband Gervis P Martel

1949

In Lake Charles, La. Front, L to R: Garland Ann, Murphy, Jr., and Floretta Dale Miller. (Murphy Miller, Jr. photo)

8

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Mary Lillian Naquin (1923 - 1992)

(Murphy Miller photo)

11

Rawland Paul Martel (1951 - 1977)

1955

(Sandra Martel photo)

19

Gervis "Marty" Martel & sons

December 25, 1955

Father and sons on Christmas day, Jackson, Michigan. (Sandra Martel photo).

20

Mary Lillian with Naquin family

1955

L to R: Dorestan Naquin, Mary Lillian, and Edely Marcantel, Dorestan's wife. Dorestan is Olan Naquin's brother. Olan is Mary's father. (Sandra Martel photo).

21

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Mary Lillian with Naquin family

1955

L to R: Leana Naquin, Mary Lillian, Joe Vidrine. Leana is sister to Olan Naquin, Mary's father. (Sandra Martel photo).

22

John Alton Martel (1953 - 1982)

1956

Son of Gervis P. Martel and Mary Lillian Naquin. (Sandra Martel photo)

25

Murphy Jr., Floretta Miller with half-brothers Rawland &

John Alton

1956

Taken in front of rented house in Lake Charles, LA (MM photo).

30

Martels, Chandlers & a Miller

1957

Dave, Ann & baby Susan Chandler visit Martel's who were renting on Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL, and working on the property in Valrico. Murphy, Jr. visiting for summer. (S Martel photo).

35

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Rawland Paul Martel (1951 - 1977)

1958

(Murphy Miller photo)

38

Millers, Martels & Chandlers; Murphy, Ann & Gervis are 4th great grandchildren of Jacob Miller & Ann Marie Theigen

1960

L to R: Susan Chandler, M. Miller, Jr., Garland Ann (Miller) Chandler, Mary L. (Naquin) Martel, Gervis Martel, John Alton, Sandra, & Rawland Martel. Front yard of Brandon, FL Martel home.

41

Pierrottie (Ardoin) Bernice; Miller, Ann; Chandler, Dave; Susan, Murphy, David

1961

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gervis "Slim" Martel. (Sandra Martel photo).

43

Murphy Miller - Senior H.S. Picture

1962

Brandon High School, Brandon, FL. (MM photo).

44

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Rawland (1951-1977), Sandra, John Martel (1953-1982)

1963

Children of Gervis P Martel and Mary L Naquin. (Sandra Martel photo).

45

Gervis Paul Martel (1912-1994) & Mary Lillian Naquin (1923-1992)

1964

(Sandra Martel photo).

46

Bloomingdale, FL Mayor Mary Lillian Martel

1968

She was elected mayor of the small Bloomingdale community, southeast of Brandon for the 1968-69 year. (Brandon News photo).

47

Mary Lillian and son, Murphy Miller, Discharge from active duty

December 1966

Discharged Radioman 2nd Class Petty Officer. Was promoted to Radioman 1st Class Petty Officer while in active reserve and attending college. (Murphy Miller photo).

48

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Sandra Marie Martel

1971

Sophomore at Brandon High School. (MM photo).

49

Murphy Miller

1961

Brandon High School Eagles, Brandon, FL. (Murphy Miller photo)

63

Grandma Bernice with great grandchildren

1961

Bernice (Pierrottie) Ardoin with granddaughter Garland Ann and her children Susan and David, great grandchildren of Bernice. (S Martel photo)

66

Mother and daughters

1992

L to R: Floretta Dale, Mary Lillian, Sandra, Garland Ann taken while mother was in nursing home about a month before she died. (Sandra Martel photo).

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Scrapbook of Bernice Pierrottie

Bernice Pierrottie (1904-1977) & Olan Naquin (1904-1940)

Wedding

July 22, 1922

Bernice is the daughter of Constant Perrotti & Evia Fuselier. Olan is the son of Jules Alexandre Naquin and Celestine Hollier. (Mary Pierrottie photo)

1

Olan Naquin (5-17-1904 to 11-8-1940) is Bernice Pierrottie's 1st husband and father of Mary Lillian Naquin

Abt. 1924

Olan Naquin is son of Jules {s/o M Lefroy (s/o Jean III [Jean Jr {Jean Sr & A Doiron & M M LeBoeuf] & M E Chiasson) & A M Butler} & Celestine Hollier) (Sandra M Martel

photo).

2

Lehman Ardoin & Bernice Pierrottie Wedding

July 26, 1941

Leman is the son of Laurent & Elizabeth Guillory. He was one of five children. (Jerry Ardoin photo).

3

Bernice (Pierrottie) Ardoin at home in Mamou, LA

1974

Bernice with great granddaughter Daphne Miller, daughter of Murphy & Karen, and granddaughter Floretta Miller Pettifield. (M Miller photo).

10

Grandma Bernice grandchild Flo & Great Grandchildren

Daphne & Sue

1974

L to R: Karen holding Daphne, Sue Pettifield, Floretta, Grandma Bernice and former son-in-law Murphy, Sr. (MM photo).

11

Bernice's Great Granddaughter Susan Chandler & Family

2003

Susan, daughter of Garland Ann Miller, married John Reininghaus in January 1979. Together with their daughter Susan Angelika and pet dog. (MM photo).

13

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Scrapbook of Jules Alexandre Naquin

Jules Naquin (1872-1947) & Celestine Hollier (1879-1945)

Abt. 1900

She was 15 years old and he 22 when they married. Parents of Olan Naquin. (Bessie Naquin Dupre photo. Enhanced by Garland Ann Miller).

17

Cellestine Hollier & Jules A. Naquin

1932

(Michael Jakob photo)

18

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Scrapbook of Garland Ann Miller

David Chandler & Garland Ann Miller

September 24, 1955

Shortly after becoming husband and wife in the Trinity Baptist Church, Lake Charles, LA (Murphy Miller photo).

1

Garland Ann Miller & Dave Chandler

September 24, 1955

At rented house off Opelousas St. in Lake Charles, LA (Murphy Miller photo).

2

David Chandler, Garland Ann & Murphy J. Miller, Sr.

September 24, 1955

Wedding Day at Miller residence on McNeese St., Lake Charles, LA (Murphy Miller photo).

3

Dave, Susan, & Ann Chandler

1957

Susan was born May 4, 1957. (MM photo).

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Susan, David, Grandma Bernice & Ann Miller Chandler

Abt. 1964

At Mary Lillian & G.P. Martel home outside Brandon, FL off Lithia Rd. near Bloomingdale, FL when it consisted of a gas station and a country store. Lillian was Mayor of Bloomingdale. (MM).

7

David & Susan Chandler

1967

Taken at Gervis & Mary L Martel residence, Valrico, Fla. (Murphy Miller photo).

9

Ann and Murphy J. Miller

1975

Daughter with father at her home in Melbourne, FL. He delivered to her a replica he made of his mother's, Elvina Sonnier, rocking chair. (Murphy Miller photo).

10

Garland Ann & Floretta

1992

Sisters Ann & Flo visiting. (Murphy Miller photo).

11

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Mary Lillian, mother, Ann & Dave Chandler

Abt. 1990

Taken at Sandra Martel's 2nd marriage to Nick Roger. (M Miller photo).

12

Ann with son David's children

1987

Ann with grandsons' Beau & Corey Chandler.

13

Susan Chandler

1974

High School Homecoming Queen candidate. (Murphy Miller photo)

14

David Chandler, Jr. with son

1983

David Chandler, Jr., son of Ann Miller & Dave Chandler, with son Beau Charles and Beau's cousin. (Murphy Miller photo)

15

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Scrapbook of Floretta Dale Miller

Dan Pettifield (1937-1997) & Floretta Dale Miller

Abt. 1957

Dan & Dale married February 5, 1957 in Port Arthur, Texas. They were the parents of two girls and two boys. (Murphy Miller photo).

2

Dan Pettifield

Abt. 1960

Dan died in 1997. (Floretta D Miller photo).

3

Pettifield Children

1966

L to R: Larry Dan Pettifield born November 26, 1963, Joy De Laine Pettifield born January 20, 1960, Donna Sue Pettifield born March 15, 1957. (Murphy Miller photo).

5

Lil Dan Pettifield

1971

Larry Dan Pettifield at 8+ years old. (Murphy Miller photo)

7

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Joy De Laine Pettifield at 8+ yrs old (b. 1-12-1960)

1972

Second daughter of Dan & Dale. (Murphy Miller photo)

8

Joey Poole & Sue Pettifield

1976

Joey and Sue were married June 21, 1975. Sue is holding their first child Derek born May 18, 1976. (Floretta D Miller photo).

9

Jerry Pettifield at 11+ yrs old

1979

The 2nd son and last child of Dan & F. Dale. He was born 1-11-1967. (Murphy Miller photo)

10

Derek Poole at 8 yrs; 3rd grade

1984

Derek is the son of Joey Poole and Sue Pettifield. (Murphy Miller photo)

11

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Parents with daughter

Abt. 1987

Dan, Joy De and F. Dale. (Murphy Miller photo)

12

Cindy Poole at 6 years old

1987

Cindy is the daughter of Joey Theron Poole and Donna Sue Pettifield. (Murphy Miller photo)

13

Marsha A. Chesson & Jerry Pettifield

February 7, 1988

Son of Dan & Floretta Dale weds near California home.

(Murphy Miller photo)

18

Floretta Dale with Jerry & Dan

February 7, 1988

(Murphy Miller photo)

19

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Christina Grace Pettifield

2005

Born 11-23-1988 to Jerry Pettifield and Marsha A. Chesson. (Floretta D Miller photo)

20

Dave & Ann Chandler with niece & nephew family

1992

L to R: Joey Poole, Sue Pettifield Poole, Lil Dan Pettifield, Dave Chandler and Ann Miller Chandler. (Murphy Miller photo)

21

Brother & Sister

February 1990

Murphy Miller and sister Floretta Dale Miller at her daughter's home near Los Angeles, CA. (Murphy Miller photo)

22

Floretta Dale Miller Pettifield Family

February 1990

Dan standing behind his wife Linda Darlene Hauffpauer with their 2 children. Flo in the back with grandson Dereck, mother Sue with two of her children standing in front. (M Miller photo)

23

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Joy De Laine Pettifield

May 1994

Born January 12, 1960, daughter of Dan Pettifield and Floretta Dale Miller. (Floretta D Miller photo).

24

Janie Marie Hudson

May 1994

Born 11-23-88. Daughter of Joe De Laine Pettifield. Granddaughter of Floretta. (Floretta D Miller photo).

25

Floretta Dale Hudson

May 1994

Daughter of Joe De Laine Pettifield. Born May 3, 1991. Granddaughter of Floretta. (Floretta D Miller photo).

26

Linda Dale Pettifield

May 1994

Daughter of Larry Dan Pettifield and Linda Hauffpauer. (Floretta D Miller photo).

27

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Danielle Sue Pettifield

May 1994

Daughter of Larry Dan Pettifield and Linda Hauffpauer. (Floretta D Miller photo).

28

Sara Joy Pettifield

May 1994

Born December 16, 1991. Daughter of Larry Dan Pettifield and Linda Hauffpauer. (Floretta D Miller photo).

29

Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Pettifield

December 25, 1988

Born January 12, 1961, son of Dan Pettifield and Floretta Dale Miller. (Floretta D Miller photo).

31

Siblings Visit

August 2007

Murphy visits with sister Floretta Dale in Bowie, TX.

(Murphy Miller photo)

36

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Jim Graves & Dale with son Dan and his family August 2007 Standing far right; Dan and his wife Linda at far left with their children, Danielle, Larry Dan, Linda. Flo & Jim Graves. (Murphy Miller photo)

37

Emilee Tiara Pettifield

2010

Child of Danielle Sue Pettifield. Great granddaughter of Floretta Dale Miller. (Floretta Dale Miller photo)

38

Josiah Matthew Hudson

June 2010

Born June 11, 2010 to Janie M Hudson. He is the 2nd great grandchild of Floretta Dale Miller.(Floretta Dale Miller photo)

39

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Scrapbook of Murphy Miller, Jr.

Murphy Miller, Jr.

1943

Son of Murphy Joseph Miller and Lillian Mary Naquin. Born

September 10, 1943.

3

Murphy Miller, Jr. with his Nenaine & Parran

1963

Cleveland Duplichain & Pauline Manuel, Godparents to M.Miller, Jr. Clevelend's mother, Corice Rozas was same family as M Miller's 3th great grandfather, Solastie Rozas

(Rozat). (MM)

25

Murphy Miller

February 7, 1964

From Radio School group picture.

29

1st Class FCC License

January 21, 1966

Passed federal exam while in the Navy improving my electronics skills learned in "A" school. Worked at WRAP Radio station, Norfolk, VA to earn money to attend college.

30

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Eight Days In Space, Gemini 5 (GT5)

August 29, 1965

Murph communicating with USS Du Pont (DD-941), also known as a "Tin Can" because they bounced in the ocean. It arrived at capsule in Atlantic Ocean before aircraft carrier.

33

Murphy Miller, Jr. RM2, Great Bridge, Va.

1965

Picture with correspondence school, Cleveland Institute of Electronics. Later, he obtained 1st Class FCC license and worked as radio engineer at WRAP, Norfolk, Va. (MM photo)

34

Murphy J. Miller & Murphy Miller, Jr.

August 1967

Father and son. Taken while Murphy, Jr. was visiting LA after completing his 1st semester at St. Petersburg Jr. College, St. Petersburg, FL, after USN discharge 12/1966. (MM photo)

39

Grandpa Miller with granddaughters Daphne & Tiffany

October 1976

We made a trip to La in the 1974 LTD Ford Station Wagon. The girls loved to ride in the back in the "jump seats". (MM photo)

41

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Gervis with Murphy Miller & Sandra Martel

1986

(MM photo)

45

Grandma with Daphne & Tiffany

1986

Taken at home in Alachua, FL. (MM photo)

46

Murphy Miller & Godfather Cleveland Duplechain (1912-1995)

1994

Taken at the Eunice, LA nursing home where he was living. Both Murphy and his Godfather are 4th great grandsons of Jacob Miller & Anne M Theigen. (MM photo)

47

Murphy & Daphne

April 1982

Gold Coast Christian Camp Ground, Lake Worth, FL

56

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Murphy & Tiffany in the Spoon Race

April 1982

Gold Coast Christian Camp, Lake Worth, FL

57

Running Bear & Starbright

1982

Lake Aurora Christian Camp Ground, at Lake Whales, FL

58

Chief Red Man, Starbright and Running Bear

1983

The Indian Princess objective was that father spend 30 minutes/week with his daughters. We met weekly at someone's home, did a project and ate desert.

60

Murphy & Tiffany

1984

Preparing for the closing ceremony at Lake Aurora, Lake Whales, FL.

65

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Murphy with Indian Princesses

1984

Murphy with Tiffany, Kimberly Weener and Daphne. Lake Aurora, Lake Whales, FL.

67

American Payroll Association Meritorious Award

March 2001

Murphy was active with the American Payroll Association for many years and was a course instructor for nine years. Presentation was in Anaheim, California.

70

Murphy & University of FL President Lombardi

October 31, 1994

Murphy is Elvis on Halloween. (M Miller photo)

71

Karen & Murphy Miller

October 2010

(Murphy Miller photo)

74

Page 132

Scrapbook of Karen Ileta Dwyer

Karen Ileta Dwyer

1948

Daughter of John T Dwyer and Eva Ileta Holland. She was born December 2, 1948.

1

Karen with mother, Eva

1951

9

Karen I. Dwyer, 4th Birthday

1952

11

Jack and Karen

1957

Niagaria Falls, NY residence (Eva Holland photo)

22

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Cake Cutting

December 27, 1969

The new married couple cut the cake following the wedding. Murphy (b. 9-10-1943) is son on Murphy J. Miller and Mary Lillian Naquin. (MM photo).

53

1st Day of School

September 1980

Daphne started the 1st Grade and Tiffany started Kindergarden. (MM photo)

106

Karen I. Dwyer

1983

Murphy's favorite photo of Karen and he took the picture. Pembroke Pines, FL (M Miller photo)

109

Christmas Party

December 1980

Murph and Karen attend company Christmas Party. (MM photo)

110

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Millers & Reininghaus

1989

Miller family meet with Murphy's niece, Susan Chandler and her husband John Reininghaus and daughter Susan Angelika near Orlando. (MM photo)

174

Miller on Easter Sunday

1989

L to R: Karen, Tiffany, Daphne, Murphy (M Miller photo)

175

Daphne & Ida Big Shot

1992

Tampa Fair Grounds at State 4H Competition. Both Daphne and Tiffany qualified every year to compete at 4H Regionals. (MM photo).

190

Tiffany and Majestic Breeze

July 1993

Tampa Fair grounds at the State 4H Competition. (MM photo).

197

Page 135

Scrapbook of Daphne Ileta Miller

Daphne

1983

12

Daphne in her office

October 2003

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, Providence, RI. (MM photo)

23

Thanksgiving in New Hampshire

November 2006

Murphy, Daphne and Karen Miller at Daphne's home. (Murphy Miller photo)

25

Dennis Haley & Daphne Wed

September 26, 2009

Dennis is the son of Dennis Haley, Sr. and Shelia Almon. (Murphy Miller photo)

31

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Scrapbook of Tiffany Elvina Miller

Tiffany

1981

10

Justin Rostant & Tiffany Miller wed

December 29, 2001

Married soon after Tiffany graduated from Emory University. (MM photo)

16

Karen & Murphy with Dakota

December 25, 2005

Dakota (b. 6/30/2005) is the daugher of Tiffany Miller & Justin Rostant. (Murphy Miller photo)

24

Eva, Tiffany & Dakota

August 9, 2007

Rostant home. (MM photo)

28

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Dakota & Sierra Rostant

December 2007

(Murphy Miller photo)

33

Murphy, Jr. with granddaughters Sierra and Dakota

September 2009

(Murphy Miller photo)

39

Page 138

Scrapbook of Gervis Paul Martel

Certificate of Baptism - Gervis Paul Martel

March 15, 1912

Baptized on May 16, 1912 to Etienne Martel and Clementine Savoy. Godfather is Clarence Martel and Godmother is Emma Aguillard. Name on Certificate is incorrect. (S Martel contribution).

1

Gervis Paul Martel

1934

Son of Etienne Martel & Clementine Savoy (d/o Valcour [s/o Pierre Savoy & Eugenie Miller {granddaughter of Jean Miller & Marie F Mayer} & Elise A Taylor). (Sandra Martel photo)

2

Gervis Paul Martel (1912-1994)

1946

Served on the USS Carina, a cargo ship that served in the Pacific Fleet. She received three battle stars for WWII service. (Murphy Miller photo).

3

USS Carina AK74

1942

Ship Gervis P. Martel served on as a Carpenters Mate, 1st Class Petty Officer during WWII. Ship is listed on his discharge papers. Active duty from October 9, 1942 to September 11, 1945.

4

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Gervis P. Martel USN Training Certificate

December 1943

Navy Training Course Certificate for Carpenter's Mate 1C & Chief completed on the U.S.S. Carina. (Sandra Martel contribution).

5

U.S. Navy Carpenter's Mate, First Class issued to G. P. Martel

1945

Issued by US Navy "that most accurately reflects the discharge's naval experience as determined by examination of his service record." Discharged in 9/1945. (S Martel contribution).

6

Gervis P. Martel's U.S. Navy Discharge Certificate

September 1945

Honorably Discharged as a Carpenter's Mate First Class on September 11, 1945. (Sandra Martel contribution).

7

Ellinor Fontenot & Gervis P. Martel (grandnephew of Stephanie Martel, wife of C. Pierotti))

October 3, 1931

They were 2nd cousins and both great grandchildren of Pierre Savoy & Eugenie Miller. Eugenie is great granddaughter of Jacob Miller & Anne M Theigen. (Murphy Miller photo).

8

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Wilda Ann Martel, cared for by Earnstine Aguillard, wife of Julien Savoy

1939

Daughter of Gervis P. Martel & Ellinor Fontenot. She was born retarded on April 23, 1935. Lived with ggrandmother Earnestine A. Savoy in youth & in Ft. Myers, FL home since 1960. (MM photo).

9

Father & Daughter

1939

Gervis Paul Martel with his daughter Wilda Ann. (Murphy Miller photo).

10

Final Resting Place - Gervis P. Martel, WWII 8th Fleet (MM

photo)

1994

Gervis P Martel, 3-15-1912 - 7-28-1994. Buried in Eunice, LA, Savoy Cemetery. Buried to right of site for daughter Wilda Anna, who is buried near grandmother, Ernestine A. Savoy, G.P's 1st wife.

11

Etienne Martel; Gervis Paul Martel's father

1948

Etienne married Clementine Savoy, the granddaughter of Eugenie Miller, a descendent of Jacob Miller & Anne Marie Theigen; same ancestry as Murphy Miller. (Sandra Martel photo).

12

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Gervis Paul Martel

1949

Acting the fool. (Sandra Martel photo).

13

Savoy Cemetery, Eunice, LA (MM photo)

1994

To G.P. Grave: N. on Crowley Hwy to Arcadia Parish line, Sittig St.; left (E) to STOP sign, continue East, cemetery on right. (L to R) Earnestine A. Savoy, Wilda Anna, & G.P. Martel.

14

Gervis Paul Martel

1947

He is the grandnephew of Stephanie Martel & the 4th greatgrandson of Jacob Miller. A double relationship to Murphy Miller, his stepson. (Sandra Martel photo).

15

Celestine Savoy (8-19-1889 to 10-6-1936) & husband Eteinne Martel (nephew of Stephanie Martel, husband of Constantino Pierotti)

Abt. 1910

Celestine & Etienne. Parents of G P. Martel, 2nd husband of Mary L Naquin. Celestine is gdaughter of Eugenie Miller who is ggdaughter of Jacob. (MM photo; original of Rose Sittig Martel)

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Dewey Martel (1916-1980) - US Army

1943

Son of Etienne Martel (Stephane [Etienne E & Louise Mathlide Boutte] & Ann E Moore) & Celestine Savoy. Stephane & Stephanie, who married C. Pierotti, are siblings. (M Miller photo)

19

Rose & Dewey with daughter Gwen

1943

Dewey & Rose were married December 18, 1941. Dewey is grandnephew of Stephanie Martel, wife of Constintino "August" Pierotti. (Murphy Miller photo)

20

Dewey Martel Family (He is grandnephew of Stephanie

Martel)

1953

L to R: Gwen, Rose, Dewey and in front, Ronald and Steven. All descendents of Pierre Savoy & Eugenie Miller,granddaughter of Jean Miller & Marie F. Myer. (Sandra Martel photo)

21

Vellion "Popsi" Family (He is grandnephew of Stephanie Martel). All descendents of Pierre Savoy & Eugenie Miller, granddaughter of Jean Miller & Marie F. Mayer.

1953

Back L to R: Lou Ella, Virginia, Popsi, Jimmy and in front, Laura Jean, and Donald. John is in front, the youngest. (Sandra Martel photo)

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Gervis P. Martel with brothers and father

August 1963

L to R: Wilber (Hubert), Veillon (Popsi), Gervis, Etienne (father) and Dewey. Hubert was a 1st cousin raised with Gervis and his brothers. (Sandra Martel photo).

23

Cyndi Martel & husband Oleus

November 20, 1971

Cyndi is the daughter of Dewey Martel & Rose Sittig. (Murphy Miller photo)

24

Laura Jean Martel

1956

Eunice High School graduation picture. She is daughter of Jospeh Vellion, "Popsi" & Virginia LeDoux. (Murphy Miller photo)

25

Lou Ella Martel

1954

Eunice High School graduation picture. She is daughter of Jospeh Vellion "Popsi" & Virginia LeDoux. (Murphy Miller photo)

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Steve Martel

1966

Eunice High School graduation. He is the son of Dewey Martel & Rose Sittig. He is the 4th child and was born in 1948. (Murphy Miller photo)

27

Gwen Martel, great-grandniece of Stephanie Martel

1960

Eunice High School graduation. She is the 2nd child born, 1942, to Dewey and Rose Sittig. She is 3rd cousin once removed to Murphy Miller. (Murphy Miller photo)

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Scrapbook of Sandra Marie Martel

John Alton Martel with Sandra Martel & husband Clay

Spicer

1973

Sandra is the 5th great granddaughter of Jacob Miller & Anne M Theigen. (Murphy Miller photo)

2

Sandra Martel weds Clay Spicer

1973

Murphy, Sandra, Clay and mother, Mary Lillian Naquin (Miller/Martel/Wildes). (M Miller photo)

3

Scott & Tara Spicer

1980

Son and daughter of Clay Spicer and Sandra M. Martel. Scott & Tara are the 6th great grandchildren of Jacob Miller & Anne M. Theigen. (M Miller photo)

5

Gervis P Martel with grandson Scott Spicer

July 1976

(M Miller photo)

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Scott Spicer

1980

7

Nick Roger wed Sandra Marie Martel

1990

Nick & Sandra with children. Background: Nick, Sandra with son Scott. Front Tara & Nick's son.

9

Tara Spicer with mother Sandra

1990

(Murphy Miller photo)

10

Tara Spicer

1992

(Sandra Martel photo).

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Tara, Murphy and Tiffany

1992

Foolin' around at Sandra's home. (Sandra Martel photo).

12

Tiffany Miller & Skyler Culbreath (Sandra Martel photo).

January 2000

Tiffany is the 5th great granddaughter of Jacob Miller via Jean Miller & M M Boutin while Skyler, Tara's daughter, is the 6th ggd via Jean Miller & M F Mayer & son Andre A Miller &. Irene Teller.

14

Clay Spicer & Courtney

1998

Children of Scott Spicer & Michelle Pidala

15

Sandra Martel & Grandchildren

2000

Sandra with Clay Spicer and Courtney, (Scott & Michelle Pidala's children), and Skyler Culbreath (Tara's) (Sandra Martel photo).

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Scott Spicer Family

1998

Scott with former wife Michelle and children Clay and Courtney (Sandra Martel photo).

17

Mother, Daughter & Granddaughter

2003

Far Right: Sandra Martel, Daughter (standing) Tara, and granddaughter, Skyler Culbreath. (MM photo).

18

Sandra Martel with husband Nick Roger, her daughter & family

December 2010

(Murphy Miller photo)

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Scrapbook of Myrza Miller

Myrza Miller (1910-1980) & Euclide Fontenot (1910-1956)

(Lou Fontenot photo)

November 24, 1928

Myrza Miller; b. 2/10/1910 d. 1/1/1980, d/o Salomon Miller & Evena Miller (d/o Ernest Sonnier & Theresa Alcina Fontenot [d/o Alcide Simon Fontenot & Emilie Rozas].

1

Vernon & Lou Fontenot

Abt. 1935

(Lou Fontenot photo)

2

Lou Fontenot

Abt. 1941

(Lou Fontenot photo)

3

Final Resting Place - Euclide Fontenot & Myrza Miller Euclide Fontenot, 10/14/1907 - 6/10/1956, on left and Myrza, 10/2/1910 - 1/1/1980, on right. Basile, LA Buried in Catholic Cemetary, west end, behind reception hall. (MM photo).

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Myrza (Miller, Fontenot) Marcantel

Buried in Catholic cemetery in Basile, LA. Reads "Myrza Fontenot, Oct 2, 1910, Jan 1, 1980, Marcantel". (Murphy Miller photo)

5

Final Resting Place

Parents of Euclide Fontenot. Hilaire Fontenot (L) November 2, 1879 - December 5, 1973 and Isora Reed, November 28, 1877 - July 19, 1940. Basile, LA (MM photo)

6

Standing: Daire & Ilia; sitting: Euclede & Elia Fontenot Children of Hilaire Fontenot & Isora Reed; married on October 21, 1899. (Lou Fontenot photo).

7

Ludie Fontenot & Daire Fontenot

Daire is Euclede's brother. (Lou Fontenot photo).

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Myrza Miller, far right

(Lou Fontenot photo)

9

Myrza Miller

1950

(Cory McCauley photo)

10

Clide Fontenot

1950

He is the son of Hilaire Fontenot (1879 - 1973) and Isora Reed (1877 - 1940. (Cory McCauley photo)

11

Myrza Miller & Clide Fontenot

Abt. 1952

At there home in Basile, LA after they moved from the farm. Becky's future husband, Clarence, lived across the street. (Lou Fontenot photo).

12

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Joyce Fontenot

Married Eugene Fruge. Daughter of Daire & Ludie Fontenot. Joyce was born September 1925 and died in 1965. (Lou Fontenot photo).

13

Vernon Fontenot

Bet. 1947 - 1948

Born in 1931. Mamou High School photo. He was about 16 years old. (Lou Fontenot photo).

14

Vernon Fontenot, Merchant Marines

(Lou Fontenot contribution)

15

Vernon Fontenot, USMC

1951

Korean War veteran. (Lou Fontenot photo).

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Page 153

Scrapbook of Louella Fontenot

Louella Fontenot

1943

Thirteen years old. (Lou Fontenot photo)

1

Lou Fontenot

1943

(Lou Fontenot photo)

2

Lou Fontenot & Hil McCauley (1922-2005) Wedding Day

March 22, 1944

Lou is daughter of Euclede Fontenot & Myrza Miller. Helin is the son of Lanzey McCauley and Loula Deshotel. (Lou Fontenot photo).

3

Hil & Lou McCauley

1945

California

4

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U.S. Navy Family

1944

L to R: Peggy, Lou, Hil, Martha, Harold & Ski

5

Lou & Hil McCauley

1944

Durald, LA (Lou Fontenot photo)

6

Becky McCauley

September 10, 1945

(Lou Fontenot photo)

7

McCauley Family with Grandma Myrza

1953

L to R: Hil, Lou, Becky, Myrze holding Monica with Gentry in the front. Myrze is d/o Salomon Miller & Elvina Sonnier. (Lou Fontenot photo)

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McCauley's & Fontenot's

December 25, 1955

Hil, Lou, Euclide Fontenot, Vernon & Kathy Fontenot. Front row: Monica and Becky (Lou Fontenot photo).

9

Becky McCauley

December 1956

Taken at old farm house. (Louella Fontenot photo)

10

Rebecca & Clarence Vidrine Wedding

April 1965

See newspaper article on wedding. (Photo from local unknown newspaper)

11

Becky McCauley - Wedding Day

April 23, 1965

(Murphy Miller photo)

12

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Rebecca & Clarence Vidrine Wedding

April 1965

Clarence and Becky become husband and wife. (Murphy Miller photo)

13

Rebecca & Clarence Vidrine Wedding

Off on the honeymoon. (Murphy Miller photo)

14

Malcolm McCauley (1957-2006)

1969

15

Lou & Hil McCauley Family (Lou Fontenot photo)

1993

Top: Lisa holding Alexie, Cory, Lou, Lori, Malcolm, Amanda, Hil, Monica holding Phillip, Becky, Maria, Brian Hardee, Rodney LaPoint. Front: Gentry, Barton, Clarence, Kris (Kristine).

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McCauley Children

1993

L to R: Gentry, Cory, Monica, Malcolm, & Becky (Lou Fontenot photo)

17

Gentry McCauley (2-3-1951 to 6-26-2003)

1999

With beautiful orchids at home in Florida. (Lou Fontenot photo).

18

McCauley's & Millers

1999

Front L to R: Lou, Hil, Becky, Alexie, Gentry, Monica, Phillip, Cory; Back L to R: Karen, Murphy, Rodney (behind Monica). (Murphy Miller photo)

19

Hil & Lou

1999

(Lou Fontenot photo)

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Lori Len Vedrine Birth Announcement

September 10, 1967

(MM contribution)

21

Lori Len Vidrine Birth Announcement

September 10, 1967

Daughter of Becky McCauley Vidrine and Clarence Vidrine.

22

Bart Vidrine

2006

Cameron High School graduation picture. He is the son of Clarence Vidrine and Becky McCauley. (Cameron Pilot newspaper)

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Scrapbook of Helin McCauley

Peter Brown, Sr.

He is the father of Eva Brown, grandmother of Hil McCauley. (Cory McCauley photo)

1

Eva Brown

Hil's grandmother and mother of Loula Deshotel (b. 1908).

(Cory McCauley photo)

2

Eva Brown and husband Marcena Deshotel

Maternal grandparents of Hil McCauley. (Cory McCauley photo)

3

Loula Deshotel & brother Alexie

(Cory McCauley photo)

4

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Lanzey McCauley & Loula Deshotel

(Cory McCauley photo)

5

Hil McCauley

1938

Showing his horsemanship. Note at bottom: "To my darling Lou, Love Hil". (Cory McCauley photo)

7

Hil McCauley

1938

(Cory McCauley photo)

8

Hil McCauley, U.S. Navy

1941

No mustache in this photo. (Cory McCauley photo)

9

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Hil McCauley, U.S. Navy

1942

Hil with mustache. (Cory McCauley photo)

10

Hil McCauley, 3rd Class Petty Officer, Aviation Mechanic

1943

He was promoted to 1st Class Petty Officer prior to his honorable discharge in Dec 1945. (Cory McCauley photo)

11

Walter & Hosea Deshotels

Hil's uncles. (Cory McCauley photo)

12

Corine and Hosea Deshotels

(Cory McCauley photo)

13

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Scrapbook of Cory McCauley

Cory & Lisa Finley McCauley Wedding 1992

January 25, 1992

(Cory McCauley photo)

1

Cory McCauley & Lisa Finley Wed

January 25, 1992

(Cory McCauley photo)

2

Cory McCauley and his Evangeline Aces; picture in Opel.

Daily World 4/22/1999

1999

Cory McCauley and the Evangeline Aces celebrate Cajun music of decades past on their new CD, "Play That Thing, Yeah Jack" on Fais Do Do Records.

3

"Make a gumbo and they will come"

November 1998

Pre-Thankgiving feast. Lisa & Cory make a gumbo on Wednesday before the holiday. Musicians play and everyone eats. Full story in "Bonnes Nouvelles", December 18, 1998.

4

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Murphy, Cory & Lisa

2001

Cory & Lisa performed in Gainesville and St. Petersburg.

(MM photo)

5

Cory McCauley at the Cajun Festival

2009

(Cory McCauley photo)

7

Lisa and Cory McCauley

2009

(Cory McCauley photo)

8

Cory McCauley & His Evangeline Aces

October 4, 2009

Sengelmann Hall in Schulenburg, Texas. L to R: Brian Marshall, Cory McCauley, Chuck Bolin and Lisa McCauley. (Cory McCauley photo)

9

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Lisa and Cory McCauley in Scotland

June 2010

(Cory McCauley photo)

10

Page 165

Scrapbook of Lisa Finley

Mathew Chopin

Lisa's grandfather. (Lisa Finley photo)

1

Amelia Hanlon

Lisa's grandmother at about 6 years old. (Lisa Finley photo)

2

Eulalie, Evelyn and Amelia Hanlon

Derry, LA. (Lisa Finley photo)

3

Mathew Chopin

World War I, Private. (Lisa Finley photo)

4

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Mathew Chopin & Amelia Hanlon

Lisa's grandparents. (Lisa Finley photo)

5

Lisa Finley

Lisa's great grandmother. (Lisa Finley photo)

6

Lisa Finley

Lisa's great grand mother later in her life. (Lisa Finley photo)

7

Jim Finley and Mary Anne Chopin

Lisa's parents. (Lisa Finley photo)

8

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Mathew Chopin & Amelia Hanlon children Matt (12 years), Mary Anne (11 years), Jackie (5 years) and Timmy (19 months). (Lisa Finley photo)

9

Lisa and Cory Playing a Gig

March 2009

(Lisa Finley photo)

10

11

Cory McCauley, his wife Lisa and son Alexie McCauley

January 2009

(Lisa McCauley photo)

12

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Scrapbook of Alexie Chopin McCauley

First Communion, with neighbor Casey Ardoin

May 5, 2002

Duralde, La. (Lisa Finley photo)

4

Christmas Tree Cutting

December 16, 2001

Alexie and Cory at L'anse de prien' noir. (Lisa Finley photo)

5

Alexie with one of his robots

September 23, 2003

Katy, TX. (Lisa Finley photo)

7

Alexie, Boy Scout

October 30, 2004

Katy, TX. (Lisa Finley photo)

9

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Cory & Alexie dressed for Dickens on the Strand

December 4, 2004

Annual Christmas festival in Galveston to relive the Charles Dickens era. (Lisa Finley photo)

11

Lisa & Alexie dressed for Dickens on the Strand

December 4, 2004

Annual Christmas festival in Galveston to relive the Charles Dickens era. (Lisa Finley photo)

12

Theater Under The Stars, Houston

December 17, 2005

The family enjoys an evenings entertainment. (Lisa Finley photo)

14

Alexie at Normandy, France

March 9, 2006

On the D-Day Normandy Beach where the largest

amphibious invasion of all time started with 175K troops and fought from 6/6/1944 to 9/1/1944. (Lisa Finley photo)

16

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Holy Communion

May 7, 2006

Cory ties Alexie's first tie for his Holy Communion, Houston, TX. (Lisa Finley photo)

17

Celebration at Miller Outdoor Theater

July 4, 2008

(aunt) Aimee Finley Falcon, (great uncle) Tim Chopin with wife Michelle. (Lisa Finley photo)

25

grandparents' home, Duson, La

December 30, 2008

Standing L to R: Michelle Chopin, gFather Gerald Daigle, gUncle Tim Chopin, Alexie. Seated: gMother M A Chopin Daigle, cousin Camille Chopin. (Lisa Finley photo)

26

Alexie & Cory McCauley

(Lisa Finley photo)

29

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Alexie McCauley

February 2009

Alexie is promoted to officer and dad Cory pins the new labels. (Lisa Finley photo)

30

Alexie Chopin McCauley

February 2009

He received the Billy Mitchell Award. (Lisa Finley photo)

31

Page 172

Scrapbook of Vernon Fontenot

Vernon Fontenot & Catherine Anna Giraud

September 17, 1955

Catherine Anna Giraud; b. 3/26/1936, is d/o Charles Anthony Giraud, Sr. & Catherine Mary Fonte.

1

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Judeyanne & Family

December 19, 1997

Judeyanne, Caroly, Lauren, Claire, and Mark.

2

Mary Catherine & Family

May 19, 1998

Mary Catherine, Joshua, Jacob, and Walt. Jacob Parrish is 6th great grandson of Jacob Miller.

3

Vernon & Cathy

July 1998

4

Vernon & Cathy's Grandchildren

December 25, 1997

L to R: Lauren Caudrain, Joshua Parrish, Caroline Caudrain, Jacob Parrish, Marie Di Fulco, and Claire Coudrain.

5

Page 174

Scrapbook of Naddy Miller

Naddy Miller - Baby (1929 - 1978)

The fourth child of Salomon Miller (1887-1940) & Evena Sonnier (1888-1965) (Ranzy Miller photo)

1

Naddy Miller

1936

Seven (7) years old. (Ranzy Miller photo)

3

Naddy Miller (1929 - 1978), U.S. Army

Abt. 1945

Naddy is the son of Salomon Miller and Elvina Sonnier. (Ranzy Miller photo)

4

Helen Courville (1924 - 2004) at 19 Years Old

1943

She is the daughter of Demara Courville (son of David & Lucia Fruge) & Nora Fruge (daughter of Joseph & Josette Marcantel) .(Ranzy Miller photo)

6

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Corine Courville

Helen's aunt. Nora, Helen's mother's sister. (Ranzy Miller photo)

7

Mom & Son

Abt. 1947

Elvina & Naddy at her home in Basile, LA (Ranzy Miller photo)

8

Naddy milking at Hillary Guillory home

1947

This home is accross the street from Elvina Miller's home in Basile, LA (Ranzy Miller photo)

9

Wedding Day

October 11, 1948

Myrza, Helen, Naddy & Courville Family. (Ranzy Miller photo)

10

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Wedding Day, parents with their children

October 11, 1948

Elvina Miller, Naddy, Helen & Nora Courville; Basile, LA (Ranzy Miller photo).

11

Wedding Day

October 11, 1948

Naddy with Courville Family. (Ranzy Miller photo)

12

Helen & Ranzy

1952

Elvina Miller house in background. Basile, LA (Ranzy Miller photo)

13

Ann Miller, Ranzy, & Floretta

1952

Basile, LA Behind Naddy & Helen's home, next door to Grandma Miller's house. (Ranzy Miller photo)

14

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Murphy & Naddy Miller

Abt. 1952

They were the third & fourth born to Salomon Miller and Elvina Sonnier. (Ranzy Miller photo)

15

Courville's & Millers

Abt. 1955

Andrew & Charlie Courville; Ranzy & Naddy Miller; Gwen & Debbie Courville. (Ranzy Miller photo) 16

Courville Family (Ranzy Miller photo)

Abt. 1955

Murphy Jr. & Ranzy, bott. Next row up: Andrew, Charlie, Nora Courville. Next row up: Helen & Gwen Courville. Top row: Dewey, Anna, Marion, Eda, Llema, Willard, Cleveland. 17

Zoo Day

1956

Hattie & son Bobby Guillory (Far Left & Right); Helen and Ranzy Miller. (Ranzy Miller photo) 18

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Murphy Jr & Ranzy (Ranzy Miller photo)

Abt. 1954

Basile, LA in Nora Courville's yard with Guillory house in background. Bobby Guillory was Jr.'s best friend when he was a boy. Bobby's parents were Hattie and Hillary Guillory. 19

Jean & Nadel

1960

Ages 4 & 2, respectively. (Ranzy Miller photo). 20

Ranzy Miller

(Ranzy Miller photo) 22

At Aunt Cina's

1957

Jane Fuselier husband, Alvin Dishotel, Jean & Ranzy Miller. (Ranzy Miller photo) 23

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Jean, Ranzy & Nadel

1960

Algiers, LA Roy Lee Ogea holding ball in the background. (Ranzy Miller photo) 24

Naddy Miller Fmly & Kat, Murphy & Roy Lee Ogea, Ranzy & Jean Miller

Abt. 1960

Algeres, LA. (Ranzy Miller photo) 25

Nora Courville & Nadel Miller

Abt. 1983

Helen's mother. (Ranzy Miller photo) 26

Ranzy & then wife Mary Beth

(Ranzy Miller photo) 27

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Ranzy & son Justin

1998

Justin is the only Salomon Miller male descendent who may have a male child to continue the Salomon Miller family name. (Ranzy Miller photo) 28

Wedding Day

Nadel & Bernie White (Nadel Miller photo) 29

Jason Leonard Davis

1996

Jean Miller's son. Naddy Miller & Helen's grandson. (Jean Miller photo) 30

Loran Fruge

Nora Courville's, Helen's mother, brother. 31

Page 181

Marion Courville

1948

Nora Courville's, Helen's mother, brother. 32

Naddy & Helen

1975

(Ranzy Miller photo) 33

Nina, Brad & Bernell

1988

Nadel & Bernie White children. (Nadel Miller photo) 39

Naddy Miller Women

1998

L to R: Nina (Nadel's daugh), Nadel, Helen, Jean, Jeanell (Jean's daughter) & her daughter, Samantha, Elizebeth (Jessica's daughter; she is Ranzy's daughter) and Jessica. 42

Page 182

Scrapbook of Justin Fidele Miller

Justin F Miller Weds Massielle Morales

2009

Wedding was in New Orleans, LA. The couple lives in Dorchester, MA. (Mary Beth Harun photo) 1

Justin & Massielle and their parents

2009

L to R: Carlas Morales and wife Norma Martinez, Massielle, Justin, Ranzy Miller and his former wife Mary Beth Harun. (Mary B Harun photo) 2

Justin Enjoying Crawfish

2009

L to R: Massielle, Justin, Mary Beth and Ranzy. (Mary Beth Harun photo) 3

Nadel & Ranzy

2009

Siblings enjoy the wedding. (Mary B Harun photo) 4

Page 183

First Cousins Meet in Boston

September 2009

While Murphy attended his daughter's wedding in NH and Ranzy was at Justin's remodeling their apartment, they met for lunch. (Murphy Miller photo) 5

Justin Miller with Mother & Wife

2010

Mary Beth Harun with her son Justin Miller and his wife Massielle Morales. (Ranzy Miller photo) 6

Mother with daughter & granddaughter

2010

Jessica, Liz and Mary Beth (1952-2010). (Ranzy Miller photo) 7

Liz with Grandmother Mary Beth

2010

Elizabeth Ashley Miller and Mary Beth Harun. (Ranzy Miller photo) 8

Page 184

Scrapbook of Louis Steven Miller

Louis Steven Miller (1889 - 1918)

Son of Antoine Salomon & Ophelia Fuselier. Born February 14, 1888 and died April 4, 1918. Buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetary, Chataignier, LA. (Mary Louis Miller photo). 1

Louis Steven Miller (1889 - 1918) & Chrissa Duplechian

(1887 - 1970)

September 15, 1908

Picture was provided by Mary L. Miller, daughter of Louis S. Miller and Chrissa Duplechian, d/o Christavel Duplechain & Evia Marcantel. (Mary Louis Miller) 2

Final Resting Place - Louis S. Miller

Louis Steven Miller, February 14, 1888 to April 4, 1918. Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Chatiagnier, LA He married Chrissa Duplechian. (Murphy Miller photo). 3

Final Resting Place - Chrissa Duplechain

Chrissa Duplechain, October 22, 1887 to February 9, 1970. Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Chataignier, LA. She married Louis S. Miller. Also remarried to ? Fontenot. (Murphy Miller photo). 4

Page 185

Eual & Earlist Miller (Mary Louis Miller photo) Children of Louis S. Miller and Cherrisa Duplechian. Eual was born on July 26, 1909 & died on December 4, 1969. Earlist was born on June 1, 1913 & died on June 21, 1983. 5

Eual Jo Miller

Son of Louis S. Miller and Chrissa Duplechian. He was born July 26, 1909 and died December 4, 1969. (Mary Louis Miller photo) 6

Final Resting Place - Eual J. Miller

Eual Jo Miller, July 26, 1909 to December 4, 1969. Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Chataignier, LA (Murphy Miller photo). 7

Eual J. Miller & Arnise Tate Grandchildren

Sonny, Karen & Lee Miller on the day Karen made her First Communion. Karen died December 17, 1998. Sonny died in 1979. (Mary Louise Miller photo). 8

Page 186

Terry Miller

1956

Son of Eual Miller & Arnise Tate. Born December 11, 1938. (Mary Louis Miller photo). 9

E. B. "Blackie" Miller

1960

Born June 1, 1913. (Mary Louis Miller photo). 10

50th Anniversary Card Invitation

July 24, 1983

Pearl and E. B. Miller. (Mary Louis Miller photo) 11

Pearl & E. B. "Blackie" Miller

July 24, 1983

E. B. Miller is the son of Louis S. Miller. (Mary Louis Miller photo). 12

Page 187

Pearl & E.B. Miller with children & grandchildren

July 24, 1983

(Mary Louis Miller photo). 13

Jasper Miller

Son of Earlist Miller and Pearl Deshotel. (Mary Louis Miller photo). 14

Mary Louise Miller Titard

1943

Daughter of Louis S. Miller. She was born on June 3, 1918. She married John Clayton Titard. (Mary Louis Miller photo). 15

John Clayton Titard

Abt. 1942

(Mary Louis Miller photo). 16

Page 188

Sandra Ann Titard - Age 7 years

1953

(Mary Louis Miller photo) 17

Sandra Ann Titard

1993

(Mary Louis Miller photo) 18

The Titards

1966

Mary L.Miller with husband John Clayton Titard, daughter Sandra Ann Titard and Louise Titard Lafond. (Mary Louis Miller photo) 19

Sandra Ann Titard

Abt. 1964

High School (Mary Louis Miller photo). 20

Page 189

John Clayton Titard & Mary Louis Miller

1972

(Mary Louis Miller photo). 21

Aline Langford, Sister Juelillte, Mary, Clayton & Jess

September 25, 1989

(Mary Louis Miller photo) 22

Genealogy Trip 1998

August 1998

L to R: Mary Miller Titard, Clayton Titard, Lou Ella Miller Arceneoux, Louella Fontenot McCauley. Taken on Murphy Miller trip to LA in 1998. (Murphy Miller photo). 23

Carla Denise Welch & Christopher Gene Caywood

December 19, 1998

Carla is d/o Betty A. Miller (gdaughter of Louis Miller) & Virgle Welch. Christopher is s/o Nancy Madison & Clifford Caywood. (Lake American Press). 24

Page 190

Scrapbook of Pierre Louis Bastille Titard

Pierre Louis Bastille Titard (Mary L Miller photo)

Born Abt. 11/23/1850 and died 6/14/1900. He married Celeste Bordelon. She was born 12/4/1857 and died 3/12/1936. Grandfather of John Clayton Titard, husband of Mary L Miller. 1

Pierre Louice Bastille Titard, Jr. & Alice Marcott

Abt. 1900

Wedding picture. He was born July 14, 1887 and died December 12, 1939. She was born April 11, 1883 and died January 3, 1972. Parents of John Clayton Titard. (Mary L Miller photo) 2

Page 191

Scrapbook of Onezia Miller

Onezia Miller

Abt. 1897

Born December 22, 1848; died November 2, 1900. Wife of (1) Celestin Fontenot, m. 1872 & (2) Elie Ardoin, Jr., m. 1879. (Quentin Miller photo; enhanced by Garland Ann Miller) 1

Elie Ardoin, Jr. (Quentin Miller photo; enhanced by Garland

Ann Miller)

Son of Elie Ardoin, Sr. (s/o Francois Ardoin & Honorine Quebedau) and Marguerite Ortego (daughter of Joseph Ortego & Emelia Fontenot). 2

Certificate of Baptism - Onezia Miller

December 22, 1848

Daughter of Antoine Miller & Augustine Manuel. Sponsors: Euphrosin Fontenot & Thelouise Pierre Manual. Baptised by Father J.F. Raviol. (Murphy Miller contribution) 3

Final Resting Place - Onezia Miller

"Onezia Miller espouse de Elie Ardoin ded 1 Nov 1900 Agee de 53 ans". Buried Old Ville Platte Catholic Cemetary, Ville Platte, LA (Murphy Miller photo). 4

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Alie Ardoin, Jr. - Final Resting Place - Alie Ardoin, Jr.

1903

ICI RESPOSE (Here lies) ALIE ARDOIN, JR., NEE LE (Born the) 16 MARS 1886 (16 March 1886) DECEDE LE (Died the) 1 AVRIL 1903 (1 April 1903). Old Ville Platte Cemetary (MM photo) 5

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Scrapbook of Emile Miller

Emile Miller (2-5-1853 to 12-1-1917)

Abt. 1872

Son of Antoine Miller and Augustine Pierre Manuel. (Quentin Miller photo). 1

Leonie LaFleur (1-14-1861 to 8-21-1913) wife of Emiler Miller

Daughter of Jean Baptiste Lefleur II and Damelise Belaire

Fontenot. Married Emile Miller on November 6, 1875.

(Quentin Miller photo).

2

Abel Miller (8-24-1891 to 12-10-1908)and Emile Miller (3-

2-1893 to 1-27-1977)

1895

Sons of Emile Miller and Leonie Lafleur. (Quentin Miller photo). 3

Cleophas Guillory (4-5-1876 to 9-3-1968) & Ezora Miller

(1-3-1881 to 9-29-1959)

Abt. 1907

Ezora Miller is d/o Emile Miller & Leonie LaFleur. Married January 20, 1898. Children are Errol (Herrol) b. 1901 and Beatrice b. 1902. (Quentin Miller photo). 4

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Five Generations

L to R: Aunt Bat (wife of Antoine Miller), cousins Myra, Helen Johnson Tate, Barbara Tate ___, and Barbara's daughter. (Quentin Miller photo). 5

Amy & Emma Miller

Abt. 1905

Amy (3-18-1901 to 12-2-1963) & Emma (10-2-1897 to 4-12-1984 are the daughters of Emile Miller & Leonie LaFleur. (Quentin Miller photo). 6

Amy & Emma Miller

(Quentin Miller photo). 7

Augustine, Rose and Leona

Abt. 1891

Daughters of Emile Miller & Leonie Lafleur. Augustine (2-4-1887 to 7-3-1913), Rose (12-6-1885 to 10-6-1966), and Leona (12-11-1882 to 12-3-1970). (Q Miller photo). 8

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Amy Miller

(Quentin Miller photo). 9

Gus Miller (1884-1944) (Quentin Miller photo)

He is the son of Emile Miller & Leonie Lafleur. Born May 3, 1884. Married Anata Vidrine April 25, 1905. Miller Road and Miller Lake near Mamou are a tribute to Gus Miller. 10

Emile Max Miller

Son of Emile Miller & Leonie Lafleur Miller. (Quentin Miller photo) 11

Emile Max Miller

Son of Emile Miller & Leonie Lafleur. Emile (3-2-1893 to 1-27-1977) married Lillia Vidrine on August 19, 1916. (Quentin Miller photo) 12

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Lillia Vidrine

Wife of Emile Miller married on August 19, 1916. (Quentin Miller photo) 13

Emma Miller

(Quentin Miller photo) 14

Flanders Guillory & Pierre Buller

Flander's Guillory is Cleophas's Great Nephew. Pierre Buller married Emma Miller, daughter of Emile Miller & Leonie Fafleur and sister to Cleophas Miller. (Quentin Miller photo) 15

Leona Miller before marriage

(Quentin Miller photo) 16

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Leona Miller

(Quentin Miller photo) 17

Leona Miller with grandchildren

Leona married Lubin Fontenot (3-6-1875 to 6-23-1941). She is with Rovelia, Jr., & Yvonne (children of Rovelia Fontenot, Sr. & Ella Rosa Guillory). (Quentin Miller photo) 18

Final Resting Place - Leona Miller

Leona Miller Fontenot (daughter of Emile Miller & Leoine LeFleur) buried with son Kirby L. Fontenot. Buried in Platin Cemetery (North of Vedrine). (Murphy Miller photo). 19

Final Resting Place - Lubin O. Fontenot

Lubin O. Fontenot (3-6-1875 to 2-3-1941) was husband of Leona Miller. Buried in Platin Cemetery (North of Vedrine, La). (Murphy Miller photo). 20

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Final Resting Place - Paul Rovelia Fontenot

Son of Leona Miller & Lubin O. Fontenot. Born January 18, 1921 and died September 7, 1942. Buried in Platin Cemetery, north of Vedrine, LA. (Murphy Miller photo). 21

Emma Miller

She is daughter of Emile Miller and born on October 2, 1897. She married Pierre Buller June 25, 1914.(Quentin Miller photo) 22

Final Resting Place - Pierre Buller & Emma Miller (MM photo)

Emma Miller (d/o Emile Miller & Leonie LeFleur; 10-2-1897 to 4-12-1984) married Pierre Buller (4-16-1892 to 11-13-1954) on June 25, 1914. Bureid in Old Catholic cemetery, Mamou, LA. 23

Helena Miller and Theogene Ortego

Helena Miller (6-15-1890 to 2-27-1965) married Theogene Ortego (7-10-1886 to 4-4-1956) on 1-22-1907. (Quentin Miller photo) 24

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Helena Miller and Theogene Ortego (Quentin Miller photo) 25

Helena Miller

(Quentin Miller photo) 26

Final Resting Place - Theogene Ortego

Husband of Helena Miller. Born July 10, 1886 and died April 4, 1956. Buried in Old Catholic Cemetery, Mamou, LA. (Murphy Miller photo). 27

Final Resting Place - Helena Miller

Helena Miller (d/o Emilier Miller & Leonie LeFleur; 6-15-1890 to 2-27-1965). Buried in Old Catholic Cemetery, Mamou, LA. (Murphy Miller photo). 28

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Hebrand Landreueau, Rose Miller & His Children (Quentin Miller photo) 1960

Hebrand Landreueau (his 2nd marriage w/o children to Rose Miller, his daughter Jesserine, and his son Aurelis (Relise), ca 1960. Rose is d/o Emile Miller & Leonie Lefleur. 29

Miller Reunion - 1st Cousins

Aliday (s/o Martel Miller), Octave (s/o Jean Pierre Miller), Anthony or Tony (s/o Martel Miller), Emma (d/o Emile Miller), and Emile (s/o Emile Miller). (Quentin Miller photo). 30

Final Resting Place - Emilier Miller & Leonie LeFleur Miller

Emile changed his name to E. Miller Miller (2-5-1853 to 12-1-1917) & wife Leonie LeFleur (1-14-1861 to 8-21-1913). Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery, Ville Platte, LA. (MM photo). 31

Final Resting Place - Purdy L. Fontenot

1969

Purdy L. Fontenot was son of Leona Miller and Lubin O. Fontenot. Purdy was a PHM3 (Pharmacist Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer) in WWII. (MM photo). 32

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Final Resting Place - Rose Miller & son Abel Miller (MM photo)

Rose (d/o Emile & Leonie; 12-6-1885 to 10-6-1966) wife of H. Landreneau buried with brother who died from knife wound by cousin in a fight between them. Sacred Heart, V. Platte LA 33

Final Resting Place - Augustine Miller & Abel Ardoin

Abel Ardon was son of Augustine Miller [daughter of Emile Miller & Leoine LeFleur] (2-4-1887 to 7-3-1913) and Dejean Ardoin. Buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ville Platte, LA. (MM photo). 34

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ville Platte, LA

1998

Cemetery in back of church. (MM photo). 35

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Scrapbook of Jean Baptiste Gauce Miller

Anata Vidrine & Gus Miller With Eraste Guillory

Eraste (Ham) Guillory lived with Anata & Gus for a few years. Eraste is the father of Wilbur & June and is brother to Flanders. (Quentin Miller photo) 1

Gladys (1910-1992) & Hazel Miller (1914-1988)

1916

They were the first two born to Jean Bte "Gus" Miller & Anata Vidrine. (Paula M Shipp photo) 2

Gladys Miller

1918

1st Communion. (Paula M Shipp photo)3

Gus Miller & Anata Vidrine Children

1919

L to R: Hazel (1915-1988), Roylie (1918-1977) and Gladys (1910-1992). (Paula M Shipp photo) 4

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Gladys Miller

1920

Standing near Reddell Train Station (perhaps). Sign on building in background is "Reddell". (Paula M Shipp photo) 5

Anata Vidrine (1889 - 1949)

Spouse of Gus Miller. She is the daughter of Arcadius Vidrine & Aurore Ortego. (Paula M. Shipp photo) 6

J. Bte. Gus Miller (1884 - 1944)

Abt. 1940

He is listed as a Ville Platte Police Jury President in The Gazette, July 1, 1976. 7

J. Bte. "Gus" Miller

1941

He had blue eyes and dark brown hair. (Paula DeShetler photo) 8

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Final Resting Place - Jean Baptiste "Gus" Miller (1884 -1944)

Named after his grandfather, Jean, he adopted a shortened version of his grandmother Augustine Manuel's name, "Gus". Buried at Ti Mamou Cemetery, 1 mi. N. of Hwy 167 & LA 10. (MM) 9

J. Bte. "Gus" Miller & Anata Vidrine

AT REST, J. BTE. GUS MILLER, BORN MAY 21, 1944; MRS ANATA VIDRINE MILLER, BORN MARCH 5, 1889, DIED MARCH 25, 1949. (Murphy Miller photo). 10

Miller Lake Road Sign

1999

Miller Lake and Miller Lake Road were name after "Gus" Miller; near Vidrine (Platin), LA. (Murphy Miller photo) 11

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Scrapbook of Gladys Miller

Lindsey Veillon (1903-1986)

Lindsey is the son of Adraste Veillon & Octavie Billeaudeau. He was the 2nd child in a family with 11 children. (Paula M Shipp photo) 1

Lindsey Veillon (1903 - 1983) & Glady Miller (1910 - 1992)

They were married on April 5, 1929. (Paula M Shipp photo) 2

Lindsey Veillon & daughter Beverly

1931

3

Beverly Veillon

1935

Winner of the Shirley Temple Look-Alike Contest. (Paula M Shipp photo) 4

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Gladys Miller (1910 - 1992) (Paula M Shipp photo) 5

Veillon Children

1943

Beverly, Barbara and Charles (Paula M Shipp photo) 6

Lindsey Veillon Family

1950

Bev, Gladys, Lindsley, Barbara, Charles & Michael 7

Cotton Festival King & Queen

Lindsey Veillon (son of Arcadins Vidrine & Aurore Ortego) and Gladys Miller (daughter of Gus & Anata Vidrine) (Paula M Shipp photo) 8

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Beverly Veillon

1999

Daughter of Lindsey & Gladys Miller. She married James B Shipp. They had 6 children. They divorced in 1966 and she married Gerald E Burnham in 1975. (Bonnes Nouvelles, Oct 1999) 9

Lindsey Veillon

Lindsey plays the accordion as he entertains family and friends on Christmas Day. 10

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Lindsey Veillon & Gladys Miller family

1949

L to R: Michael, Beverly, Lindsey, Gladys, Barbara & Charles. (Bonnes Nouvelles, Oct 1999) 11

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Beverly Veillon Shipp Burnham family 12

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Veillons Thanksgiving Family Gathering

1969

L to R: Helen V, Roy Lasseigne, Alice V, Jack Phillips, Amy V, Rene V, Ann V, Emile V, Octavia Billeaudeau, Jake Olivier, Elma V, Percy Soileau, Aline V, Lindsey & Gladys, T.H., Leroy, Dorothy 13

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Veillon Cafe

A coffee shop & service station. It was located at the corner on Main where parking lot for Courtesy Motors is/was located. (Bonnes Nouvelles, Oct 1999) 14

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Currie McCauley & Lindsey Veillon

April 5, 1979

Lindsey & Gladys' 50th Wedding anniversary. 15

Final Resting Place - Lindsey Veillon (1903 - 1983) and Gladys Miller (1910 - 1992)

Sacred Heart Mauseleum, Ville Platte, LA (Paula M Shipp photo) 16

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Scrapbook of Adraste Veillon

Octavie Billeaudeau with Lindsey (L) [1903-1983] &

Ulysses (R) [1902-1913]

1903

(Paula M Shipp photo) 1

Adraste Veillon

(Paula M Shipp photo) 2

Adraste Veillon (1880 - 1932) & Octavie Billeaudeau (1885

- 1971)

Married in 1901, they have 11 children. He is son of Ozeme Veillon & Aurore C.S. Fontenot. She is the daughter of Ulysses Billeaudeau and Olivia Fontenot. (Bonnes Nouvelles, Oct 1999) 3

Adraste Veillon & Octavie Billeaudeau home

Drawing of home. Part of the information in the article "Adroste Veillon - Octavie Billeaudeau". Unknown author. (Paula M Shipp contribution) 4

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Final Resting Place - Adraste Veillon (1880-1932) & Octavie Billeaudeau (1885-1971)

Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ville Platte, LA. (Paula M Shipp photo) 5

Final Resting Place - Thelamaque Vidrine (1897-1956) &

Helen Veillon (1912-1986)

Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ville Platte, LA. (Paula Shipp photo) 6

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Scrapbook of Beverly Rita Veillon

Beverly Rita Veillon Family

2008

Julie Shipp, Jim, Susan, Paula, Rosemary, Beverly and Martha. (Paula M Shipp photo) 1

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Happy 80th Birthday

February 13, 2010

L to R: Annie DeShetler, Beverly Burnham and Paula DeShetler. (Paula M Shipp photo) 2

Final Resting Place - Gerald Edwin Burnham, Sr., (1917- 1992), Beverly R. Veillon (1930 - ) and Susan Lia Shipp (1957 -2004)

Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ville Platte, LA. (Paula M Shipp photo) 3

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Scrapbook of James Blake Shipp, Jr.

Daniel Benoit Dupre & Heather Lynn Shipp Wedding

May 27, 2995

Danny, Chris, Kevin, Daniel, Heather, Brenda, Jim, Hope. Heather is the daughter of James B Shipp, Jr. and Brenda L Savant. (Paula M Shipp photo) 1

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James "Jim" Shipp & Brenda Savant Family

2004

L to R: Brenda Lane Savant, Kevin, Heather, Danny, Hope and Jim Shipp. (Hope Shipp photos) 2

Heather, Danny, Hope & Kevin Shipp

2004

Attending LSU game. (Hope Shipp photos) 3

Heather, Danny, Hope & Kevin Shipp

2004

Children of James Blake Shipp, Jr. & Brenda L. Savant. (Hope Shipp photos) 4

Chldren of Heather, Hope & Kevin Shipp

2004

L to R: Bevan, Lauren, Gabrielle, Abigail, Caroline, Logan, Ellis, Lyndsey, Seth and Cody. (Hope Shipp photos) 5

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Scrapbook of Paula Marie Shipp

Paula M. Shipp & Scott Edwin DeShetler Family

2008

Monette & Jim Miller; Annie, Scott, Paula, Zach & Katie DeShetler at 2008 Denver Fine Arts Debutante Ball. (Paula M Shipp photo) 1

Paula M. Shipp & Scott Edwin DeShetler Family

2008

Katie, Zach, Paula, Scott and Annie at 2008 Denver Fine Arts Debutante Ball. (Paula M Shipp photo) 2

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Zach DeShetler and Jay LaFleur

March 2008

Zachery is the son of Scott Edwin DeShetler and Paula Marie Shipp. Jay LaFleur is Zach's uncle and husband of Susan Lia Shipp. (Paula M. Shipp photo) 3

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Scrapbook of Susan Lia Shipp

Elizabeth L and Justin Scott LaFleur

2008

Daughter and son of Jean Baptiste LaFleur, III and Susan Lia Shipp (1957 - 2004). (Paula M Shipp photo) 1

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Scrapbook of Amy Louise Darbonne

Amy L. Darbonne and Travis Murphy Wedding

March 31, 2009

L to R: Beverly Veillon, Julie Shipp, Amy Darbonne, Lia Darbonne, Allison and Sarah Darbonne. (Paula M Shipp photo) 1

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Scrapbook of Rosemary Shipp

Rosemary Shipp Weds Burnet (Ben) Jules Benoit

November 17, 1990

(Paula M Shipp photo) 1

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Tyler Stephens II & Sarah Lemoine Family

2008

Tyler Stephens (T. J. ), son of Tyler Joseph Stephens & Rosemary Shipp, and Sarah with their daughters Brianna Lucius, and Kassiel and Lilianne Stephens. (Sarah Lemoine photo) 2

Tyler Stephens II & Sarah Lemoine Family

July 2008

L to R: Kassiel Elaine Stephens, Briana June Lucius, Disney World Cinderella, Lilianne Mary Stephens, Sarah and Tyler Joseph Stephens II (Sarah Lemoine photo) 3

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Scrapbook of Barbara Elaine Veillon

Schexnayder Family

December 2008

L to R: Davis Schexnayder and wife Barbara Veillon with son Ken and his wife Karen Pastor. (Paula M Shipp photo) 1

Schexnayder Family

2008

Davis & Barbara's son Mark with wife Bridgit Marina and four of their children. (Paula M Shipp photo) 2

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Schexnayder Family

2008

Paul M Schexnayder and wife Angela Fontenot. (Paula M Shipp photo) 3

Launey & Elaine Schexnayder Family

2008

Spencer, Elaine (Schexnayder), Robert, Weston, Alaina, Brad, Anna and Lia Launey. (Paula M Shipp photo) 4

Schexnayder Family

2008

Stephen Schexnayder married Gay Johnson. Their daughter Brooke with her father. (Paula M Shipp photo) 5

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Scrapbook of Charles Lindsey Veillon

Charles & Kyle Veillon

1989

Charles is the son of Lindsley Veillon & Gladys Miller. Kyle is the son of Charles & Carol Ann Guidry. (The Gazette, Ville Platte, LA) 1

Kyle Veillon

1994

Kyle is married to Sophia Guillory, They have three children. (The Gazette, Ville Platte, LA) 2

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Scrapbook of Michael Kent Veillon

Michael Veillon

1962

Son of Lindsey Veillon and Gladys Miller. (Paula M Shipp photo) 1

Mike Veillon and Tim Fontenot Family

2008

2

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Scrapbook of Robert Gus Miller

Robert Gus Miller (1944 - 2010)

He is son of Roylie & Lessie LaHaye & the grandson of John Bte Gauce Miller & Anata Vidrine. He married Glenda Vidrine. They had 3 children. (Ville Platte newspaper photo) 1

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Scrapbook of Cleophas Miller

Antoine (1879-1945), Abel (1891-1908), & Cleophas (1888-

1971)

1893

Sons of Emilier Miller (1853-1917) & Leonie LaFleur (1861-1913). (Quentin Miller photo) 1

Cleophas Miller at 14 Years Old

1902

He was born July 16, 1888; s/o Emiler Miller & Leonie Lafleur. (QM photo) 2

Cleophas Miller, 18 Years Old

1906

(Quentin Miller photo) 3

Cleophas Miller at 20 Years Old

1908

(Quentin Miller photo) 4

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Cleophas Miller, US Navy

He was a Water Tender in WW I. A special stone is on is grave and reads "WT US NAVY". (Quentin Miller photo) 5

Isabelle Michot & Cleophas Miller

They were married July 7, 1919. She is the daughter of Eugene Michot and Laura Normand. (Quentin Miller photo) 6

Cleophas Miller Family Members (Quentin Miller photo)

1923

Upper left: Arm of Antoine. Helen Johnson (d/o Myra Miller & Nat Johnson), Elsie Mae & Elwood (Antoine's), Robert Johnson (Helen's bro.) & Eugene Miller (s/o Cleophas & Isabelle Michot). 7

Cleophas Miller Family

1947

L to R: Leone, Eugene, Cleophas Miller, Freida (in front), Roderick, Isabelle Michot Miller, Grace, Ludger, Elaine, Quentin. (Quentin Miller photo) 8

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Isabelle Michot & Cleophas Family

1962

(Beverly Rita Veillon photo) 9

Quentin Miller Family

L to R: Rita, Mary, Quentin, Elaine and Luke. (Paula M Shipp photo) 11

Isabelle Michot & Cleophas Miller Family (Paula M Shipp photo) 12

Roderick Luke Miller (1924 - 2005)

Son of Cleophas Miller & Isabelle Michot. He married CLemencia Clotworthy. They had nine children. (Opelousas Daily World obituary) 13

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Scrapbook of Quentin Berchman Miller

Final Resting Place; Cleophas Miller (1-16-1888 to 9-28-1971) & Isabelle Michot

Isabelle Michot (January 28, 1895 - August 10, 1975); mother of 8 children. Stone at bottom "WT US Navy". He was a "Water Tender" in WWI. Old Church cemetary, Mamou, LA. (MM) 1

Cleophas M. Miller General Store in 1998

Cleophas M. Miller was a business man and built this store in 1937 near Reddell, LA. He sold general merchandise. (Murphy Miller photo) 2

Quentin Miller & Family

L to R: Monica Rita Miller, Elaine Elizabeth Miranda,

Melinda Sue Jones, Luke Berchman Miller, Quentin Miller, Mary Elizabeth Miller. (Quentin Miller photo) 3

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Miller, Quentin & Family

1998

L to R: Ludger, Quentin, Eugene, Elaine, Ione, and Roderick Miller. (Quentin Miller photo) 4

Monica R. Miller & James J. Blazejack Wedding

1998

L to R (rear): Ludger M. (Miller), Cecelia Zipp, Dorthy Boudry, Eugene M., Quentin M., Richard Richardson, Ione M., Robert Villards, Roderick L. M. (middle) Elaine M., Elaine E. Miranda (QM) 5

Genealogy Trip to Corencro, LA, 1998

L to R: Elaine Elizabeth Mirendu Miller, husband Quentin Berchman Miller, Louella Fontenot McCauley, and Murphy Miller, Jr. (MM photo) 6

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Scrapbook of Laurentine Miller

Annociale Soileau & Mitchel Billodeau

Abt. 1927

Annociale Soileau is daughter of Laurentine Miller and Landry Soileau. Child is probably one of grandchildren. Laurentine Miller is d/o Antoine and Augustine Manual. (Hazle Verret photo) 1

Certificate of Baptism - Laurentine Milaire (Miller)

June 12, 1855

Daughter of Antoine Jean Milaire (Miller) & Augustine Pierre Manuel. Sponsors: Salomon Milaire & Helonise Jean Pierre Fontenot. Obvious mistake in father's name. 2

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Scrapbook of Martel Miller

A young Martel Miller

Abt. 1866

The 7th of nine children of Antoine Miller and Augustine P. Manuel. (Mike Miller photo). 1

Miller, Martel Miller & 2nd Wife, Paret, Genevieve

Abt. 1887

Martel Miller (7-1-1857 to 9-6-1944) married Genevieve Paret (Paree) (12-25-1868 to 8-28-1928) on 2-18-1887. They were the parents of eight children. (Nedra Marie Young photo). 2

Melessia Bertrand

First wife of Martel Miller. Married January 3, 1881. She died August 12, 1885. Mother of two children, Martin & Martha Miller. (Nedra Marie Young photo) 3

Melicia Bertrand & Gilbert J. McCauley

Abt. 1879

Melicia's first husband. She married Martel Miller in January 1881. (Nedra Marie Young photo) 4

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Genevieve Paret

Second wife of Martel Miller. She was daughter of Antoine Paret and Zelia Fusilier. (Nedra Marie Young photo) 5

Martel Miller & Horse

(Nedra Marie Young photo) 6

Martel Miller

July 4, 1938

(Nedra Marie Young photo) 7

Martel Miller and Velizar Venizot

(Paula DeSeShetler photo) 8

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Martha Miller

Daughter of Martel Miller & Melicia Bertrand. She was born November 3, 1884. She married Arestice Baptiste Fontenot in January 1901. (Nedra Marie Young photo) 9

Final Resting Place - Martha Miller Fontenot

Daughter of Martel Miller & Melicia Bertrand. Martha Miller Fontenot: November 3, 1884 to December 20, 1939. Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Chataignier, LA (Murphy Miller photo) 10

Final Resting Place - Arestice M. Fontenot

Husband of Martha Miller, Arestice M. Fontenot, August 21, 1879 to October 28, 1959. (Murphy Miller photo) 11

Eunice Delafosse & Emilien Miller

Abt. 1908

Emilien Miller is the first child and son of Martel Miller & Genevieve Paret. He was born May 2, 1888 and died Februrary 4, 1972. (Mike Miller photo) 12

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Emilien Miller

Abt. 1920

Emilien & Eunice Delafosse had two children. (Mike Miller photo) 13

Bessie Miller (1916-1999)

Daughter of Emilien Miller & wife Eunice Delafosse. (Mike Miller) 14

Evenus Fontenot (1889-1956) & Linda Miller (1891-1962)

Wed October 19, 1909

Evenus is s/o Joseph Telemaque Fontenot & Bertholine. Linda is the d/o Martel Miller & Genevieve Paret. Marie Linda Miller was born on November 27, 1891. (Nedra Young photo) 15

Joseph Evenus Fontenot & Marie Linda Miller

Joseph Evenus Fontenot (8-4-1889 to 3-31-1956) and Marie Linda Miller (11-27-1891 to 3-27-1962). (Nedra Marie Young photo) 16

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Berthaline Fontenot (1911- )& Dillard Young (1909-1992)

1990

Dillard is s/o Benjamin Young & Bertha Young. Berthaline is d/o Evenus Fontenot & Berthaline Lefleur. (Nedra Young photo) 17

Nedra Young & Family

December 2005

L to R: Nedra Young, Jane Claire Landry Kerin( wife of Steve Kerin) - Steve Kerin - Jim Kerin - Berthaline Fontenot Young. (Nedra Young photo) 18

Antoine "Tony" Miller

Son of Martel Miller and Geneviave Paret. He was born on August 19, 1893. He married Lovenia Fuselier. (Nedra Marie Young photo) 19

Tony Miller

(Mike Miller photo) 20

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Antoine Miller (1893-1977)

Was also known as Tony & Anthony. (Mike Miller photo) 21

Mary Lovenia Fuselier & Antoine Miller

(Mike Miller photo) 22

Tony Miller & wife Elia

1974

23

Final Resting Place - Antoine "Tony" Miller (8-19-1893 to 11-19-1977)

1977

Liberty Cemetery, Elton. LA (Murphy Miller photo) 24

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Final Resting Place - Mary Lovenia Fuselier (1-5-1892 to 8-2-1962)

1962

Daughter of Joseph Fuselier & Elia Aucoin. Liberty Cemetery, Elton, LA (Murphy Miller photo) 25

Martel, Jr. and Aliday Miller, ready for school

(Mike Miller photo) 26

Martel Miller, Jr.

Son of Martel Miller and Genevieve Paret. He was born on 8-2-1902 and died 4-13-1947. He married Euna Aguillard. (Mike Miller photo) 27

Martel Miller home in Chataignier, LA

Top: Linda M Fontenot; Evenus Fontenot, Mayance Miller, Martha M Fontenot holding son John, Genevieve Paret Miller & Matel Miller. See next picture. (Nedra Young photo) 28

243

Martel Miller home in Chataignier, LA 2nd Row: Charlie & Aliday Miller, Heroidas Fontenot, Martel Miller, Jr. & Litell Sonnier. 3rd Row: Lee Miller, George Fontenot. Front Row: Berthaline & Eola Fontenot. (Nedra Young photo) 29

Martel Miller family at home in Chataignier, LA

Abt. 1914

Front: Berthaline Fontenot, Eola Fontenot. 2nd row: Lee Miller, George F. 3rd row: Charles Miller, accordian, Aliday Miller, Heroidas Fontenot, Martel Miller, Jr.Littel Sonnier (Nedra Young pic) 30

Martel Miller family at home in Chataignier, LA

Abt. 1914

Back: Linda Miller, Evenus Fontenot, husband, Mayance Miller, Martha Miller Fontenot holding John Fontenot, Genevieve Paret Miller, Martel Martel, Sr. (Nedra Young photo) 31

Genevieve Paret & Sons

1905

Left is Aliday Miller and to right is Gilbert Lee Miller; sons of Martel Miller & Genevieve Paret. Aliday was born on July 30, 1901; Lee on June 18, 1905. Notice dresses. (Mike Miller photo) 32

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Martel Miller & Genevieve Paret Sons

Abt. 1901

Left to Right: Antoine "Tony", Charles, and Basile Mayance Miller. (Mike Miller photo) 33

Marie Linda Miller

Married to Joseph Evenus Fontenot. (Nedra Young photo) 34

Evenus Fontenot Family

L to R: Eola Fontenot, Evenus Fontenot, Rellum Fontenot. Berthaline Fontenot & Marie Linda Miller. (Mike Miller photo) 35

Charles Miller

Son of Martel Miller and Genevieve Paret. (Nedra Young photo) 36

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Basile Mayance Miller

(Nedra Young photo) 37

Gilbert Lee Miller

Abt. 1909

Son of Martel Miller and Genevieva Paret. (Mike Miller photo). 38

Gilbert Lee Miller (1905-1991)

He was married to Lillie Dupre. They have one daughter, Genevieve Mary Miller. (Mike Miller photo) 39

Gilbert Lee Miller

Abt. 1925

(Mike Miller photo) 40

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Mrs. Lee Miller & daughter Genevieve

1931

(Genevieve Miller photo)

41

Gilbert Lee Miller (1905-1991), Lillie Dupre (1906-1992) and Genevieve Mary Miller

Gilbert Lee Miller is the last child of Martel Miller and Genevieve Paret. (Genevieve Miller photo) 42

Martel Miller & Genevieve Paret Sons

Abt. 1971

L to R: Emelien, Antoine (Tony), Aliday, & Gilbert Lee Miller. (Genevieve Miller photo). 43

Final Resting Place; Genevieve Paret

1928

Genevieve Paret, Wife of Martel Miller, born December 28, 1868; died August 28, 1928. Buried in Mt. Carmel Catholic Church cemetery, Chataignier, LA. (Murphy Miller photo). 44

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Final Resting Place; Martel Miller

1944

Martel Miller, Sr. Born July 1, 1857; died September 6, 1944. Buried in Mt. Carmel Catholic Church cemetery, Chataignier, LA. (Murphy Miller photo). 45

Lou McCauley, Nedra Young Kerin & Murphy Miller, Jr.

August 1998

Nedra Young is from Martel Miller family. She married James Kerin. (Murphy Miller photo). 46

Roland Miller & Murphy Miller

August 1998

Roland Miller (son of Aliday Miller [s/o of Martel & Genevieve Paret] & Agnes Fontenot). Roland is married to Nela Fruge. (Murphy Miller photo). 47

Nedra Young (Martel descendent), Murphy Miller (Salomon descendent) & George Fuselier (Salomon descendent) November 2004

Personal copies of the Miller book delivered to both Nedra and George who provide worthy contributions to the Miller book project. Murphy & George are 1st cousins. (Murphy Miller photo) 48

Page 248

John C. Fontenot (1914 - 1996)

Grandson of Martel Miller. Son of Martha Miller, daughter of Martel & Melica Bertrand (1st wife). Printed with obituary printed in Ville Platte Gazette, September 22, 1996. 49

Gladys Miller (1918 - 2007)

Daugher of Charles Miller (Martel & Genevieve Paret) & Anita Dardeaux. (Obituary photo on Ardoin Funeral Home site) 50

Page 249

Scrapbook of Genevieve Paret

Jean Antoine Paret (1827-1912)

Married Zelia Fuselier. Both parents of Genevieve, wife of Martel Miller, & Martha Paret, wife of Camille Miller. (Timmy Bertrand contribution) 1

Marie Paret (1863-1916)

Daughter of Antoine Paret & Zelia Fuselier. Marie Paret married Hypolite Soileau. (Mike Miller photo) 2

Paret Relatives from France

(Mike Miller photo) 3

Fr. Joseph Michel Paret

Born in Pelussin, France, same birth place as Antoine Paret. He was related to Antoine. (Mike Miller photo) 4

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Handwritten note by Antoine Paret

(Mike Miller photo) 5

Envelope Mailed to Antoine Paret

Tax receipts were mailed to Antoine Paret in this envelope. A three-cent stamp was required. (Mike Miller photo) 6

State Tax Receipt of Antoine Paret

1875

(Mike Miller photo) 7

Parish Tax Receipt of Antoine Paret

1875

(Mike Miller photo) 8

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Antoine Paret Newpaper Receipt

1911

(Mike Miller photo) 9

Antoine Paret Fountain Pen

(Mike Miller photo) 10

Antoine Paret Pipe

(Mike Miller photo) 11

Page 252

Scrapbook of Aliday Miller

Aliday Miller, U.S. Navy

Abt. 1919

(Mike Miller contribution)

1

Aliday, Agnes and Vernon

Abt. 1925

(Mike Miller contribution) 2

Aliday Miller & Agnes Fontenot

Aliday Miller is son of Martel Miller & Genevieve Paret. He was born on 7-30-1901 and died 7-14-1977. He married Agnes on 11-23-1977. (Mike Miller photo) 3

Page 253

Aliday Miller Cattle Brand

From the OFFICIAL BRAND BOOK OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, Printed by Moran Industries, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA (Murphy Miller contribution) 4

Aliday Miller home

1959

Chataignier, LA.(Mike Miller contribution) 5

Aliday Miller home

Chataignier, LA. (Mike Miller contribution) 6

Page 254

Scrapbook of Vernon Wayne Miller

Vernon Wayne Miller

Abt. 1953

He is the son of Aliday Miller and Agnes M Fontenot and grandson of Martel Miller and Genevieve Paret. (Michael S Miller photo) 1

Vernon W Miller & Jeney Deshotel

Abt. 2000

(Michael S Miller photo) 2

Vernon Miller and some family

2006

L to R: Vernon Miller, wife Jeney Deshotel with their son Michael S Miller and Patricia J Ruebsamen on their 30th wedding anniversary. (Michael S Miller photo) 3

Page 255

Scrapbook of Michael Steven Miller

Micheal Miller Family

December 2006

Front: Jacob, Paul, Philip, Christopher. Back Row: Elizabeth, Mike, Jenny, Pat, Amber (Mike Miller photo) 1

Michael Miller family (Mike Miller photo)

November 2010

L-R: Paul, 31, Pat, Jacob, 30, Jennifer, 16, Christopher, 27, Mike, Philip, 26. Mike is s/o Vernon W Miller (Aliday & A Fontenot) & Jency Deshotel (Willie Deshotel & Olina Thompson) 2

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Scrapbook of Homer Miller

Homer Miller & Felonise Fontenot

He is the s/o Antoine & Augustine Pierre Manuel. (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo). 1

Homer Miller & Felonise Fontenot

Homer is son of Antoine Miller & Augustine Manual. Felonise Fontenot is the daughter of Adrien Fontenot & Elisine Aucoin. 2

Merecia Miller

Daughter of Homer Miller & Felonise Fontenot. Wife of C.P. Aguillard. Born on November 21, 1897; died on April 26, 1988. (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo). 3

Mayo Miller & wife Cedia Fontenot

Mayo is the s/o Homer Miller and Felonise Fontenot. Born on October 19, 1882; died on April 16, 1943. She is d/o Onile Fontenot & Eugenie Fusilier; born: 1/17/1890 -2/15/1952. 4

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Felonise Miller & Onest Sonnier

Onest is brother of Evena (Elvina) Sonnier, wife of Salomon Miller & nephew of Homer. Also brother to Joseph Salime, husband to Melicia. 5

Final Resting Place - Felonise Miller & Onest Sonnier

Felonise Miller, 8/31/1888 to 11/27/1959; Onest Sonnier, 11/25/1883 to 12/7/1942. Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Chataignier, LA (Murphy Miller photo). 6

Melicia (Emelitia) Miller

Daughter of Homer Miller and Felonise Fontenot. Married to Salime Sonnier (brother to Elvina Sonnier who married Salomon Miller; s/o Antoine Salomon Miller). (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo). 7

Final Resting Place - Melcia Miller & Salime Sonnier

Melcia Miller, 7/24/1890 to 6/12/1985 and Salime Sonnier, 2/11/1887 to 5/16/1950. (Murphy Miller photo). 8

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Final Resting Place - Homer Miller

1952

Homer Miller. Born September 9, 1859 and died November 23, 1921. Age 62 Yrs. 2 Mo. 14 Days. The new cemetary for Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Chataignier, LA. (Murphy Miller photo). 9

Final Resting Place - Felonise Fontenot;

1952

Wife of Homer Miller, she was born July 7, 1863; died December 30, 1952. Buried next to Homer at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church new cemetary, Chataignier, LA. (Murphy Miller photo). 10

Salime Sonnier, Enos Sonnier & Avie Sonnier

Three sons of Ernest Sonnier, Sr. & Theresa Fontenot. Evena (Elvina) was the 7th born and is Murphy Miller's grandmother. (Theresa R Sonnier photo). 11

Salime Sonnier & Melica Miller Family

Bef. 1985

Children of Salime Sonnier & Melica Miller. Sitting: Bernice Sonnier Soileau, mother Melcia Miller Sonnier. Standing: Milton Sonnier and Rozena Miller Sonnier Manuel. 12

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Juanita Soileau (d/o Ben S/BerniceSonnier, d/o J S Sonnier/Emelitia Miller/d/o Martel) & Murphy Miller, Jr.,

Chataignier, LA

August 1998

Juanita's grdfather, Salime Sonnier, and M. Miller's grdmother, Elvina Sonnier, were bro/sis. Juanita's gmother, Melcia, is 1st cousin to Saloman Miller, M Miller's gfather. (MM photo) 13

John Carol LeBleu & Juanita Soileau

Juanita Soileau (d/o Ben Soileau & Bernice Sonnier {d/o J.Salime [s/o Ernest Sonnier & Alcina Fontenot] & Emelitia Miller [d/o Homer Miller & Felonise Fontenot]}) 14

Children of John LeBleu & Juanita Soileau

Left Center: John LeBleu, Jr., Standing: Benoit LeBleu, and Lisa LeBleu 15

Transcipt of Baptismal Record; Homer Miller

November 3, 1859

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Ville Platte, LA. Birth: 9/9/1859; baptised 11/3/1859. GodFather/Mother: Firmin Fuselier and Onesia Miller. 16

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Transcipt of Baptismal Record; Felonise Fontenot

July 26, 1863

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Ville Platte, LA; d/o Adrien Fontenot & Elesire Aucoin; GodFather/Mother: Cyrius Aucoin & Clemantine Aucoin. Born July 7, 1863. 17

Certificate of Marriage: Homer & Felonise

November 23, 1880

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Ville Platte, LA. Witnesses Maruis Fontenot, Martel Miller and Jean Pierre Miller. Vol 2, Pg 302. 18

Marriage Contract: Homer Miller & Felonise Fontenot

November 10, 1880

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ville Platte, LA Vol 2 Page 302. Both Homer & Felonise marked "X" near their name. Witnessed with "X" by Maruis Fontent, Martel & Jean Pierre Miller. 19

Merecia Miller

April 28, 1988

As printed in the Gazette, Ville Platte, LA 20

Page 261

Homer Miller & Adrian Fontenot Marriage Security

Agreement

November 10, 1980

Security agreement for sum of $300 to unite in matrimony. Null if marriage takes place; deposit returned. 21

Homer Miller & Felonise Fontenot

November 10, 1880

Issued to "Any Catholic Priest". "Authorized and emplowered to unite in the bonds of matrimony according to law and established rules." 22

Homer & Felonise Miller Certification of Marriage

November 23, 1880

Witnesses Maruis Fontenot, Martel Miller, and Jean Pierre Miller certify that both were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. 23

Merica Miller - Obituary

April 28, 1988

Daughter of Homer & Felonise. Died April 26, 1988. Printed in the Ville Platte Gazatte. 24

Page 262

Clement Landreneau Obituary (Buried in St. Ann Mausoleum, Mamou, LA)

June 8, 1992

C. Landreneau, 81, was the husband of Ruby Miller, daughter of Mayo H. Miller (son of Homer Miller & Felonise Fontenot. Ruby Miller was born on August 10, 1917. 25

Oswald L. Fontenot Obituary. Buried in St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery, Mamou, LA

1995

Spouse of Mavy Miller, d/o of Mayo Miller. A retired farmer who died at 83 years. Mayo Miller is the s/o Homer Miller & Felonise Fontenot. 26

Page 263

Scrapbook of Ernest Sonnier, Sr.

Avie Sonnier (b. April 6, 1895)

Son of Ernest Sonnier & Alcide Fontenot and brother of Elvina Sonnier. (George Fuselier photo). 1

Enous Sonnier

Son of Ernest Sonnier & Alcide Fontenot and brother Elvina Sonnier. (George Fuselier photo). 2

Cypresse Sonnier

Son of Ernest Sonnier & Alcide Fontenot and brother of Elvina Sonnier. (George Fuselier photo). 3

Salime Sonnier, Enos Sonnier & Avie Sonnier

Three sons of Ernest Sonnier, Sr. & Theresa Fontenot. Evena (Elvina) was the 7th born and is Murphy Miller's grandmother. (Theresa R Sonnier photo). 4

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Final Resting Place - A. Therese Fontenot & Ernest Sonnier, Sr.

Buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Chataignier, LA. Great grand-parents of Murphy Miller, Jr. (Murphy Miller photo). 5

Final Resting Place - Theresa Alcina Fontenot

June 16, 1901

Born 4/8/1865 to 6/16/1901. Mount Carmel Cemetery, Chataignier, LA. (Murphy Miller photo). 6

Final Resting Place - Ernest Sonnier

November 25, 1932

Born 1/6/1859 to 11/25/1932. Mount Carmel Cemetery, Chataignier, LA. (Murphy Miller photo). 7

Final Resting Place - Syrice Sonnier & Marice Fontenot

Marice Fontenot, 9/25/1888 to 9/24/1963. Syrice Sonnier, 3/11/1887 to 3/11/1943. Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Chataigner, LA. (Murphy Miller photo). 8

Page 265

Salime Sonnier & Melica Miller Family

Bef. 1985

Children of Salime Sonnier & Melica Miller. Sitting: Bernice Sonnier Soileau, mother Melcia Miller Sonnier. Standing: Milton Sonnier and Rozena Miller Sonnier Manuel. 9

Certificate of Marriage: Francois Ignace Fontenot & Lucie Deroan (great maternal grandparents of Ernest Sonnier, Sr.)

June 12, 1838

Francois I, s/o Ignac Fontenot & Francoise Roy and Lucie Deron, d/o Joseph Deroan & Marie Ardoin. Present: Elise' Guillory, Simeon & Rose Fontenot, Dondieya Fontenot, Cyaire Ardoin 10

Certificate of Baptism: Ernest Sonnier

January 6, 1861

Ernest is s/o Onesime Sonnier & Lucie Fontenot. Sponsors were Lucie's siblings, Alvinien (Arvillien) Fontenot & Valentine Fontenot. 11

Certificate of Baptism: Lucine Deroan

October 30, 1821

Lucine Deroan is mother of Lucie Fontenot (mother of Ernest Sonnier). Sponsors: Joacin Ortegue and Severine Soto' (Desoto). Paternal & Maternal Grandparents on back. 12

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Certificate of Baptism: Lucine Deroan

October 30, 1821

Lucine Deroan is mother of Lucie Fontenot (mother of Ernest Sonnier). Paternal & Maternal Grandparents: Louis Deroan & Marie Verdonne and Francois Ardoin & Laurine Quebedau. 13

Certificate of Baptism: Lucie Fontenot

April 22, 1839

Lucie Fontenot is d/o Francois Fontenot & Marie Lucie Deroan and wife of Ernest Sonnier. Sponsors: Noel Fontenot & Marie Joseph Deroan (grandmother). 14

Ernest Sonnier & Alcide Fontenot Marriage Security Agreement

December 16, 1882

Required a $300 deposit. Assumed it was returned with Marriage Certification. Ernest and Alcide marked with "X". 15

Ernest Sonnier & Alcina Fontenot Marriage Authorization

December 16, 1882

Issued to "Any Catholic Priest of the Parish of St. Landry.." Priest was empowered to perform "bonds of matrimony.." 16

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Ernest Sonnier & Alcina Therese Fontenot Marriage

Certification

January 2, 1883

Witnessed by Joseph Fontenot, Alexander Rosao, and Losenze Young. All marked with an "X". Probably returned of $300 collected in Marriage Security Agreement. 17

Onezime Sonnier & Lucile Fontenot Marriage Contract, 1858

1858

Written in french. One page only; probably another page with signatures. 18

Page 268

Scrapbook of Onest Sonnier

Murphy Joseph Sonnier

June 22, 1941

Son of Onest Sonnier (s/o Ernest & Therese A. Fontenot) and Felonise Miller. He married Rose Ann Leger in 1945. (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo). 1

Murphy Joseph Sonnier

Abt. 1978

Son of Onest Sonner and Felonise Miller. He was born July 25, 1918 and died October 19, 1981. (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo) 2

Final Resting Place - Murphy Sonnier

Murphy Sonnier, son of Onest & Felonise, July 25, 1918 to October 19, 1981. Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Chataigner, LA. (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo). 3

Homer Sonnier

Son of Onest Sonnier (s/o Ernest & Therese A. Fontenot) and Felonise Miller. He married Regina Fontenot. (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo). 4

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Ezola Sonnier

Daughter of Onest Sonnier (s/o Ernest & Therese A. Fontenot) and Felonise Miller. She married Edward Trahan in 1936. (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo). 5

Anna Sonnier

Daughter of Onest Sonnier (s/o Ernest & Therese A. Fontenot) and Felonise Miller. She married Lenzey Fontenot in 1926. (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo). 6

Adia Ardoin and Littell Sonnier (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo).

Littell is the son of Onest Sonnier (s/o Ernest & Therese A. Fontenot) and Felonise Miller. Adia's half-brother was Leman Ardoin who married Bernice Pierrottie Naquin, gmother of M.Miller, Jr. 7

Marie Mergene Sonnier & 1st husband Jimmy Fontenot She is daughter of Onest and Felonise. She was the sixth child and the last born. She later married Gordon Martin. (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo). 8

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Ruth Sonnier & George Bouquet wed August 8, 1959

1959

Ruth Sonnier is d/o Littel Sonnier and Adia Ardoin. Littel is s/o Onest Sonnier, brother of Elvina, & Felonise Miller (d/o Homer Miller & Felonise Miller). (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo). 9

George Bouquet & Ruth Sonnier Children

December 25, 1998

L to R: Robert, Glenda, Dina, and Monica. (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo). 10

George Bouquet & Ruth Sonnier grandchildren

May 2000

Front: Kennedy; 2nd row: Victoria; 3rd row: Kallie, Charlie, Crystal, Megan, and Katie. (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo). 11

The Deportation Cross (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo).

Located at Hortonville, N.E. marks the spot where Acadians last stood on their beloved land before being sent into exile in the New England Colonies and else where in 1755. 12

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Littel J., Anna, Ezola, & Murphy J. Sonnier

Children of Onest Sonnier and Felonise Miller. (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo). 13

Leonard Dale, Deborah, Maureen, & Brenda Sonnier

December 25, 1988

Children of Murphy Joseph Sonnier & Rosa Ann Leger. (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo). 14

Ruth Theresa Sonnier & husband George Bouquet

August 1999

He was born in 1930 and is the son of Adnis Bouquet (1904-1982) and Manette Landry (1904-1988). (Theresa Ruth Sonnier photo) 15

Second Cousins Meet. George Bouquet, wife Theresa & Murphy Miller (MM photo)

2003

Theresa's gfather Onest is brother to Elvina Sonnier, his gmother. Felonise Miller, her gmother is 1st cousin to Salomon Miller, his gfather. She was unselfish contributor of Miller & Sonnier info. 16

Page 272

Scrapbook of Jean Pierre Miller

L to R: Justin & Jules Miller, Unknown

1914

Sons of Jean Pierre Miller & 1st wife Florentine Fusilier. (Malcolm L Miller photo) 1

Family & Friends

L to R: Clara Tate, Oley DesHotels, Justin Miller, son of Jean Pierre Miller and Florentine Fuselier, and Edna David. (J. Richard DesHotel photo) 2

Lee Roy McCoy, son John & wife Blanche Miller (b. 1890)

Abt. 1915

Blanche is the daughter of Jean P Miller and 1st wife Florentine Fuselier. (Malcolm L Miller photo) 3

Leo Miller

Abt. 1913

The first son of Jean P Miller and 1st wife Florentine Fuselier. (Malcolm L Miller photo) 4

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Leo Miller & wife Rosa

(Malcolm L Miller photo) 5

Daya (Dea) Miller with husband Laurent "Goy" Guillory Daya (Dea) is the first child of Jean P Miller and 1st wife Florentine Fuselier. (Malcolm L Miller photo) 6

Rovelia Miller (1900 - 1920)

Son of Jean Pierre & Caroline Guillory. Rovelia died while in the Army and buried in the Pine Point Cemetery. (Malcolm L Miller photo) 7

Rovelia Miller (1900 - 1920)

Abt. 1918

(Malcolm L Miller photo) 8

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Jules Beo Miller

Abt. 1907

The 3rd child and 2nd son of Jean P Miller and 1st wife Florentine Fuselier, Jules was born in 1887. (Malcolm L Miller photo) 9

Marie Flora Miller with husband Eugee Granger

Abt. 1922

Marie Flora is the daughter of Jean P Miller & Florentine Fuselier. (Malcolm L Miller photo) 10

Jean Pierre Miller (1861 - 1919)

The second husband of Caroline Guillory and father of Octave Miller, and grandfather of Malcolm Lionel Miller. (Malcolm L Miller photo) 11

Daughters of Hillaire Guillory, Clare, Ozeline, & Caroline

Guillory (Bonnes Nouvelles photo)

Clare is ggrandmother of Pascal Fuselier; Ozeline is gmother of Judge Albert Tate, Jr.; Caroline is ggggrandmother of Steve Riley & mother of O. Miller. H.Guillory donated Pine Pt. Cem. land. 12

Page 275

Jean Pierre Miller and Family

Abt. 1904

(Malcolm L Miller photo) 13

Page 276

Jean Pierre Miller & Caroline Guillory (Malcolm L Miller photo)

Abt. 1898

S/o Antoine Miller & Augustine Manual. b.12/25/1861 and d. 11/29/1919. Caroline is d/o Hillaire Julien Guillory & Marguerite David. She was born on 8/2/1858; died on 4/24/1944. 14

Caroline Guillory

Abt. 1942

Jean Pierre Miller's 2nd Wife. She is d/o Hillaire Guillory & Marguerite David. Jean Pierre & Caroline married on March 15, 1898. They had two children; Octave Hilliard & Rovelia. (MLM) 15

Final Resting Place - Caroline Guillory

1944

Pine Point Cemetary. Turn off LA 104; go south on Curvy Bend Rd. for 1 mile, trun right. Caroline Guillory; born August 2, 1858 and died April 24, 1944. (Murphy Miller photo) 16

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Final Resting Place - Jean Pierre Miller

1919

Buried at Pine Point Cemetary. Born December 25, 1861 and died November 29, 1919. (Murphy Miller photo) 17

Final Resting Place - Rovelia Miller

1920

Rovelia Miller (s/o Jean Pierre Miller & Caroline Guillory); Octave's brother. Buried in Pine Point Cemetary. Born July 27, 1900 and died February 4, 1920. (Murphy Miller photo) 18

Certificate of Baptism - Jean Pierre Miller

February 27, 1862

Born December 25, 1861. Son of Antoine Miller & Augustine P. Manual. Sponsors were parents. Rite by Reverand Father Gouellar. 19

Page 278

Scrapbook of Octave Hilliard Miller

Therese Artigue Ricard

Abt. 1918

Mother to Bertah Ricard [b. March 9, 1874; d. December 27, 1943], wife of Octave Miller. Octave is son of Jean Pierre Miller who is son of Antoine Miller. (MLM photo) 1

Frank Ricard I, Came to US with sister Bertha in 1900.

(MLM photo)

Served 4 yrs in Indo China before 1900 as Colonial Marine (French Marine Inftry). Henry Ricard on bike; killed in WWII; B-24 downed over Fr. Buried: St. James Military Cem., France. 2

Frank Ricard Family (Frank, Jr. not in photo. See "Facts" for Malcolm comments on Frank, Jr.)

1927

L to R: Marcelle (Lorios), Bertha (MLM's mother), Clotilde (Keller's), Henry Ricard, killed in WWII, Camille (Fontenot), Frank, Sr., Theresa Artigue Ricard (Berths's mother) (M L Miller photo) 3

Henry Ricard & wife Aliene Richardson

1943

Malcolm L Miller 1st cousin. He was shot down while serving as Flight Engr on B-24 on 6/18/1944 while on supplies drop to the French underground. (M L Miller photo) 4

Page 279

Malcolm L Miller at LSU with friends

1949

(Malcolm L Miller photo) 5

Malcolm Lionel Miller

Abt. 1946

Malcolm is WWII veteran and served in Japan after the war ended. (Malcolm L Miller photo)

6

Malcolm L Miller (R) with a friend on the left Abt. 1946

(Malcolm L Miller photo) 7

Octave Miller & Bertha Ricard's 50th Wedding Anniversary

May 29, 1972

Octave is the son of Jean Pierre Miller and Caroline Guillory. (Photo: Bonnes Nouvelles). 8

Page 280

Bertha Ricard Miller

1922

School teacher Bertha Ricard Miller with her 2nd & 3rd Grade Class in Pine Point, LA. (Photo: Bonnes Nouvelles, April 27, 2001). 9

Page 281

Quentin Miller, Marie Eve Ardoin, Bertha Ricard & Octave

Miller

1987

Taken just before Bertah Ricard died. Quentin was there for family chat. (Quentin Miller photo) 10

Bertha Ricard, Lizette Auxilliadora, Malcolm L., & Susan

Lorraine Miller

1986

Malcolm Lional Miller with mother and his two daughters. Lizette graduation in 1986. (Malcolm Lionel Miller photo) 11

Octave H. Miller Obituary. Buried St. Ann Mausoleum,

Mamou, LA (Local Newspaper)

1991

Octave H. Miller, s/o Jean Pierre Miller & Caroline Guillory. Jean Pierre was s/o Antoine Miller & Augustine Pierre Manual. Octave is father of Malcolm Lionel Miller. Died at age 92. 12

Final Resting Place - Octave Miller & Bertha Ricard

Buried in St. Ann Mausoleum, Mamou, LA. (Murphy Miller photo) 13

Page 282

Vidrine High School FFA

1945

Quentin Miller and Malcolm Lionel Miller are in this photo. (Bonnes Nouvelles, February 13, 2009) 14

Page 283

Murphy Miller & Malcolm L. Miller

1999

Murphy and Malcolm meet at the beginning of the Jacob Miller book project at Malcolm's home in Reddell, La, near Mamou. 15

Murphy Miller & Malcolm L. Miller

November 2004

Second counsins once removed, Murphy delivers a personal copy of the Miller book to his great supporter in Miller book project. Malcolm's research is impecable. (Murphy Miller photo) 16

Page 284

Scrapbook of Martin Miller

Martin Miller & wife Marie Richard

1902

Martin Miller is the son on Gerald Miller & Marcelite Fontenot. Gerald is the son of Jean Miller & Marie M. Boutin. (Joe Miller photo) 1

Final Resting Place - Marie Octavia Richard

1956

Marie O Richard, daughter of Edmond Richard & Jane Courville. Buried in St. Pauls Cemetery, Eunice, LA. (Photo by Carmen Miller & Mattie Jane Langley) 2

Final Resting Place - Martin Miller

He married Marie Octavie Richard on Marie Octavie Richard. They had 10 children. Buried with his first wife. (D. Howell Miller photo) 3

Page 285

Joseph A. Miller and Aline Marks

Joseph, s/o Ardest M {Joseph D. [s/o Martin (s/o Gerald [s/o Jean & Marie M. Boutin] & Marcelite Fontenot) & Marie O. Richard] & Alcina Bertrand} & Yola Wyble. (Joe Miller photo) 4

Certificate of Baptism - Gerald Miller (MM Contribution)

January 14, 1828

Son of Jean Miller & Marie Magdelaine Boutin. Gparents: Jacob Miller & Anne Marie Thein and Paul Boutin & Anne Taleur. Sponsors: Antoine Marcantel & Celeste Miller. Father F.H. Rossi. 5

Page 286

Scrapbook of Cleveland Duplechain

Pauline Manual and brother John B.

Abt. 1920

Pauline Manual is the daughter of Pauline and Cenia Manual. (Barbara Duplechain photo). 1

Certificate of Marriage - Cleveland Duplechain & Pauline

Manuel

December 12, 1931

Clevelend Duplechain weds Pauline Manuel in the presence of Raymond Blanchard, Esther Duplechain and Corinne Manuel. (MM photo) 2

Barbara Helen Duplechain

1943

Daughter of Cleveland Duplechain & Pauline Manual. She is the 3rd great granddaughter of Marie Victorie Miller & Joseph Marie Bergeaux. (Murphy Miller photo) 3

Barbara Duplechain

1945

Daughter of Clevelend Duplechain and Pauline Manual.Godchild of Murphy J. Miller. Cleveland and Pauline were godparents of Murphy Miller, Jr. (Murphy Miller photo). 4

Page 287

Duralde Elementary School, 1st & 2nd Grades

1946

Vernon Duplechain in back row, 2nd from left. (Printed in Bonne Nouvelles, November 2002) 5

Page 288

Cleveland Duplechain & Pauline Manuel at Durald, LA farm

1950

Cleveland is son of Francois Duplichain & Corice Rozas. Cleveland is great great great grandson of Marie Victoria Miller (gdaughter of Jacob Miller & A M Theigen) & J M Bergeaux. (MM photo). 6

Pauline Manuel Duplichain & son Andrus

February 1954

Taken at farm house in Durald, LA. (Barbara Duplechain photo). 7

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Mr. Francois Duplechain & Mrs Corice Rozas Duplechain

Abt. 1955

Center: Couple, Mrs. Esther Blanchard, Mrs. Lorena Boone. Standing: Thomas, Cleveland, Claude, Chris, Murphy, Dallas, and L.J. (Newspaper photo, source unknown). 8

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Andrus Duplechain (5-16-1949 to 9-28-1970)

1957

Son of Cleveland Duplechain & Pauline "Deu" Manual. (Murphy Miller photo) 9

Barbara Duplechain & Willis Reed Wedding

May 16, 1959

Twelve couples married on the same day. (Barbara Duplechain photo). 10

Vernon Duplechain

(Murphy Miller photo) 11

Andrus F. Duplechain

1967

Senior High School picture. He was killed in Viet Nam on September 28, 1970. (Murphy Miller photo) 12

Page 291

Murphy Miller, Jr. with his Nenaine & Parran (MM photo)

1963

Cleveland Duplechian & Pauline Manuel, Godparents to M.Miller, Jr. Clevelend's mother, Corice Rozas was same family as M Miller's 3th great grandfather, Solastie Rozas (Rozat). 13

Vernon & Nelda Duplechain (1st cousins)

1963

Nelda & Murphy Miller were in the same 5th grade class, Mrs. Bertrand, at Basile Elementary. It was unknown then that they were 3rd cousins once removed. (Murphy Miller photo) 14

Pauline & Siblings

June 1967

Pauline with (L to R) Gustave, Ella, and Acduel for house warming party at new home in Eunice, LA. (Barbara Duplechain photo). 15

Clevelend (Parrain) and Pauline (Nenaine) (Barbara Duplechain photo).

Abt. 1968

The author, Murphy Miller, loved his godparents. They played a big role in his life when he was young and needed their love and support. We did not know we were relatated at that time. 16

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Cleveland Duplechain & Pauline Manuel

Abt. 1970

(Babara Duplechain photo) 17

Andrus Duplechain, deceased Viet Nam veteran (1949-1970)

May 14, 1970

On convoy serving his country. (Barbara Duplechain photo). 18

Duplechain Brothers & Sisters with Uncle Dolza & wife

Abt. 1971

Sitting L to R: Esther, Dolza & wife and Tenes. Standing: Cleveland, Claude, Chris, and L.J. (Barbara Duplechain photo). 19

Vernon & Debbie Wedding

(Babara Duplechain photo) 20

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Mr. & Mrs. Cleveland Duplechain (Babara Duplechain

photo)

December 12, 1981

50th wedding anniv. Murphy remembers riding on the mule'sback as his parrain plowed the field for the next crop. Nenaine made fresh bread daily. We ate it w/ cream floating in yesterday's milking 21

Mr. & Mrs. C. Duplechain Celebrate 50th Anniversary

December 12, 1981

L to R: Mrs. Barbara Duplechain Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Duplechain, Herbert James "Black" Duplechain and Vernon C Duplechain. (Newspaper photo, source unknown)

22

Cleveland Duplechain & Pauline Manuel were wed on December 12, 1931

December 12, 1981

Pictured with Rev. Father Alcide Sonnier of Mamou at their 50th wedding anniversary. (Newspaper photo – source unknown) 23

Cleveland Duplechain; 76th Birthday

December 12, 1988

With family; Herbert "Black" & wife, Madine Berzas, Vernon & wife and Barbara and Willis Reed. (Barbara Duplechain photo). 24

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Barbara Duplechain Reed

1992

(Babara Duplechain photo) 25

Women's Viet Nam Memorial

1994

Washington, D.C. (MM photo) 26

Men's Viet Nam Memorial

1994

Washington, D.C. (MM photo) 27

Andrus Duplechain on Viet Nam Wall

1994

Washington, D.C. (MM photo) 28

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Murphy Miller & Godfather (Parrain) Cleveland Duplechain

1994

At Eunice nursing home. Murphy presented his parrain with a photo framed collage of Andrus photos including Viet Nam Wall which he saw for the first time. Andrus was killed in Viet Nam. 29

Viet Nam Wall

1994

Washington, D.C. (MM photo) 30

Viet Nam Wall

1994

(MM photo) 31

Final Resting Place - Cleveland Duplechian, Pauline Manuel & Andrus

Andrus was killed in Viet Nam. The three are buried together in Eunice, LA cemetery. (Murphy Miller photo). 32

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Final Resting Place - Francois Duplechain & Corais Rozas (MM photo)

January 1965

Francois Duplechain & Corais Rozas, parents of Cleveland Duplechian, godfather of Murphy Miller, Jr. Corais Rozas was 1st cousin of Therese A. Fontenot, mother of Elvina Sonnier. 33

Final Resting Place - Thanes Duplechain & wife Bertha H.

1970

Thanes Duplechain is brother to Cleveland Duplechian. Eunice, LA. Cemetery. (Murphy Miller photo). 34

Certificate of Baptism - Ella Manuel

December 5, 1896

Daughter of Sinie Manuel and Pauline Manuel born on October 19, 1896. Sister of Pauline, wife of Cleveland. Sponsors: Valentin Manuel & Mathilde Manuel. (MM photo) 35

Certificate of Baptism - Acduel Manuel

October 30, 1898

Acduel Manuel, son of Sinia Manuel & Pauline Manuel born on September 14, 1898. Sibling of Pauline, spouse of Cleveland. Sponsors: Ortere Guillory & Mathilde Manuel. (MM photo) 36